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EX05 XLM

2005 Audi A2

Blue Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

110,964 mi
Last recorded110,964 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Audi A283,012 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX05 XLM
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2019 110,964 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2019 110,764 miles

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

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Feb 2018 91,239 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2018 91,239 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2017 86,961 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 81,466 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 75,404 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 63,516 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 4 Feb 2013 57,336 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 51,374 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2012 51,343 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2011 41,906 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2011 41,906 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)

Pass 26 Feb 2010 35,315 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

offside rear tyre tread starting to crack

Pass 16 Feb 2009 28,485 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 22 Feb 2008 20,822 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

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 XLM is a 2005 Audi A2 in Blue with a 1,390cc diesel 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 XLM, 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 XLM registered?

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

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