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LT05 XDM

2005 Audi A2

Silver Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2025
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

199,665 mi
Last recorded199,665 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2024
Typical for 2005 Audi A283,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT05 XDM
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2024 199,665 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Apr 2024 199,509 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2023 184,307 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

park brake lever handle insecure

Fail 21 Mar 2023 184,203 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear park brake cable securing clip not securely fastened

park brake lever handle insecure

Pass 23 Mar 2022 169,745 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 9 Mar 2022 169,742 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Aim also too low (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 154,735 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2020 140,533 miles

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2019 123,837 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2019 123,837 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Feb 2018 119,217 miles

EML on

engine hard start - starter motor whining too

front registration plate cracked

lower engine stabiliser weak

nearside rear registration plate LED bulb flickers

offside front side light bulb dim

offside rear tyre walls perishing and offshape 175/60/15

Fail 17 Feb 2018 119,116 miles

Front front brake excessively fluctuating brake judder - felt on brake pedal at low speeds (3.7.B.3)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

EML on

coolant reservoir empty

engine hard start - starter motor whining too

front registration plate cracked

lower engine stabiliser weak

nearside rear registration plate LED bulb flickers

offside front side light bulb dim

offside rear tyre walls perishing and offshape 175/60/15

Pass 4 Mar 2017 113,442 miles

EML light on

Offside front outer cv boot gaitor pin holed

Offside front sidelight bulb dim

Pass 13 Feb 2016 105,829 miles

eml on

Fail 13 Feb 2016 105,829 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions rotation (4.1.D.1f)

eml on

Pass 14 Feb 2015 97,829 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2014 89,237 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2013 82,462 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2012 76,217 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2011 71,274 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2011 71,124 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 23 Jan 2010 64,901 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2009 62,358 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2009 57,474 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2009 57,461 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 16 Feb 2008 42,551 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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LT05 XDM is a 2005 Audi A2 in Silver with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 LT05 XDM, 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 LT05 XDM registered?

LT05 XDM is a 2005 Audi A2, first registered on 29 March 2005.

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