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DE05 XAG

2005 Audi A2

Silver Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

131,313 mi
Last recorded131,313 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2021
Typical for 2005 Audi A283,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE05 XAG
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2021 131,313 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 125,003 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2020 125,003 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 116,709 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2019 116,709 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 112,513 miles

o/s/r coil spring bucket slight damage.

Pass 23 Aug 2017 109,313 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 103,240 miles

offside rear tyre cracking on insidewall

Fail 22 Aug 2016 103,240 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Power steering component(s) leaking leaking from rack boot (2.3.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine management light on

offside rear tyre cracking on insidewall

Pass 29 Aug 2015 96,092 miles

Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Front passenger door hinges disorted but the door can still be readily opened and closed.

Oil leak on engine.

oil leak on engine

Fail 28 Aug 2015 96,092 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault airbag light on (5.4.2)

Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

oil leak on engine

Pass 30 Aug 2014 87,822 miles

Oil leak

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 30 Aug 2014 87,822 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Aug 2013 74,224 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 23 Aug 2013 74,224 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 64,137 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 53,546 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 16 Aug 2011 53,546 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2010 41,432 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2009 30,640 miles

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

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 28 Aug 2009 30,640 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2008 21,526 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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DE05 XAG is a 2005 Audi A2 in Silver with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 DE05 XAG, 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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DE05 XAG is a 2005 Audi A2, first registered on 20 June 2005.

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