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PL05 XRA

2005 Audi A2

Grey Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

212,511 mi
Last recorded212,511 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Audi A283,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL05 XRA
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 212,511 miles

Nearside Front seat belt retract slowly

Offside Front tyre slightly low inner edge

Pass 7 Jul 2025 209,636 miles

N/s/front seat belt retracts slowly

Pass 19 Jul 2024 206,092 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2024 206,077 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Jul 2023 202,974 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2023 202,974 miles

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2022 199,523 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 196,383 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020 193,318 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2020 193,317 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2019 187,700 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 180,005 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 172,954 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 164,833 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2015 156,188 miles

Nearside Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

o/s/f tyre bald on inside edge

Pass 6 Jul 2015 156,188 miles

o/s/f tyre bald on inside edge

Pass 9 Jul 2014 147,655 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2014 147,655 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2013 138,328 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 123,962 miles

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)

Pass 8 Jul 2011 105,525 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2010 82,761 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 63,801 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 48,347 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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PL05 XRA is a 2005 Audi A2 in Grey with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 PL05 XRA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PL05 XRA registered?

PL05 XRA is a 2005 Audi A2, first registered on 19 July 2005.

Is PL05 XRA safe to buy?

The MOT history for PL05 XRA shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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