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EX05 XLL

2005 Audi A2

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

121,366 mi
Last recorded121,366 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Audi A283,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX05 XLL
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2019 121,366 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2019 121,125 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Body insecure inner arch rubbing on wheel (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 101,312 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 87,477 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2017 87,477 miles

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement BOTH parking brake cables (3.5.1k)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

BOTH rear brakes binding slightly - N/s is worse

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

Pass 25 Jun 2016 82,969 miles

Nearside Front headlamp has water ingress as a result headlamp image is now poor

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

Nearside Rear brake slightly binding

Offside Front Electrical wiring damaged, but not exposing bare wires abs wiring to wheel speed sensor (1.9.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front lower arms (2.4.G.1)

exhaust centre box deteriorated

headlamp / rear fog lamp switch loose

Pass 23 Jun 2015 77,205 miles

nearside rear brake binding

Pass 11 Jun 2014 66,665 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

both rear shock absorbers soft

windscreen has damage outside of swept area

Fail 10 Jun 2014 66,663 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

both rear shock absorbers soft

Pass 4 Mar 2013 59,044 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2013 58,883 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2012 50,661 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 42,147 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 33,625 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 26,807 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 17,583 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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EX05 XLL is a 2005 Audi A2 in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EX05 XLL, 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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What year was EX05 XLL registered?

EX05 XLL is a 2005 Audi A2, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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