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LR05 XWB

2005 Audi A2

Silver Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

197,098 mi
Last recorded197,098 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Audi A283,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR05 XWB
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2022 197,098 miles

Offside Front sun visor missing

Fail 16 Mar 2022 197,097 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front sun visor missing

Pass 8 Mar 2021 187,355 miles

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner RACK JOINT IS SHOWING SIGNS OF WARE

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2021 187,354 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner RACK JOINT IS SHOWING SIGNS OF WARE

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 182,928 miles

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Apr 2019 177,521 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2019 177,520 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2018 171,095 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 166,854 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2016 163,452 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2016 163,393 miles

Centre Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Centre Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 156,313 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Apr 2015 156,309 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 142,621 miles

offside front tyre split on inner and outter side walls

Pass 18 Apr 2013 133,912 miles

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

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

front wiper is deteriorated!

o/s rear shocker is very weak

Pass 18 Apr 2012 127,407 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 114,606 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 94,672 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 94,669 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 17 Apr 2009 80,198 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 62,438 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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LR05 XWB is a 2005 Audi A2 in Silver with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LR05 XWB, 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 LR05 XWB registered?

LR05 XWB is a 2005 Audi A2, first registered on 22 April 2005.

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