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A2 XKM

2005 Audi A2

Silver Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

182,562 mi
Last recorded182,562 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Audi A283,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA2 XKM
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 182,562 miles

Heat shield loose on exhaust

Nearside Front Outer Cv boot splitting slightly

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2026 182,562 miles

Heat shield loose on exhaust

Nearside Front Outer Cv boot splitting slightly

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2025 168,639 miles

Condensation in n/s headlight

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Outer c/v boot cracking at n/s

Play in n/s front anti roll bar link rod

Fail 8 Jan 2025 168,639 miles

Condensation in n/s headlight

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Outer c/v boot cracking at n/s

Play in n/s front anti roll bar link rod

Pass 5 Feb 2024 156,796 miles

Outer c/v boots cracking & weeping grease

Play in o/s front anti roll bar link bar

Rear wheel bearing noisy at o/s

Fail 22 Jan 2024 156,795 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Outer c/v boots cracking & weeping grease

Play in o/s front anti roll bar link bar

Rear wheel bearing noisy at o/s

Pass 17 Jan 2023 145,804 miles

Handbrake slack

Judder on front brake discs

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 135,012 miles

N/s link bar boot split

Rear axle bushes splitting

Slight bind on rear brakes

Pass 11 Nov 2020 130,190 miles

Corrosion on bottom of rear shockers

Corrosion on front brake discs

Fail 10 Nov 2020 130,190 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Corrosion on bottom of rear shockers

Corrosion on front brake discs

Offside Rear Tyre cracking slightly and wearing on outer edge

Pass 16 Oct 2019 120,573 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 111,141 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2018 111,141 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 100,910 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Oct 2017 100,909 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 39% (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Nov 2016 89,491 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 77,511 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Oct 2015 77,511 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Oct 2014 62,287 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2014 62,287 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Nov 2013 50,386 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Nov 2013 50,225 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Nov 2012 39,321 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2012 39,321 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 3 Oct 2011 36,293 miles

Front brake discs rusty on inner sides.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 9 Mar 2010 29,078 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 22,838 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 16,594 miles

How Reliable is the Audi A2?

Based on 380,691 MOT tests across 19,245 vehicles.

71.8%
Pass Rate
5,744
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
19,245
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 13,177
Stop lamp not working 6,149
Direction indicator incorrect colour 5,217
coil spring broken 4,787
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 4,660
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A2 XKM is a 2005 Audi A2 in Silver with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 2005 Audi A2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.5% with a typical mileage of 83,012 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Audi A2 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 13,177 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A2 XKM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi A2 typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 21 years old, this Audi A2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A2 XKM is a 2005 Audi A2, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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