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LX05 XFS

2005 Audi A2

Silver Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

116,829 mi
Last recorded116,829 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Audi A283,012 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX05 XFS
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 116,829 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2024 110,414 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2024 110,374 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2023 104,439 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2023 104,308 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 96,955 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 89,239 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 84,166 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 74,024 miles

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

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

n/s headlamp loose

Fail 2 Apr 2019 74,023 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s headlamp loose

Pass 13 Apr 2018 64,163 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

wiper blades smearing screen

Fail 12 Apr 2018 64,163 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

front indicators starting to discolour

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

wiper blades smearing screen

Pass 4 Apr 2017 55,684 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2017 55,683 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2016 47,952 miles

n/s/f tyre worn smooth on inner edge

n/s/r tyre worn on sidewalls

Fail 11 Apr 2016 47,950 miles

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

n/s/f tyre worn smooth on inner edge

n/s/r tyre worn on sidewalls

Pass 13 Apr 2015 39,569 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2015 39,569 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2013 31,363 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 28,985 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 24,740 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 21,264 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 9,986 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 7,229 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 5,343 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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LX05 XFS is a 2005 Audi A2 in Silver with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 LX05 XFS, 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 LX05 XFS registered?

LX05 XFS is a 2005 Audi A2, first registered on 6 March 2005.

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