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A23 LAV

2005 Audi Tt

Black Petrol 3189cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

58,284 mi
Last recorded58,284 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 Audi Tt72,237 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA23 LAV
MakeAudi
ModelTt
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,189cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2024 58,284 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2024 58,284 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear - corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2022 58,151 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both casings corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 57,960 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush debonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

slight lift both front top mounts

Fail 8 Nov 2021 57,960 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush debonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

slight lift both front top mounts

Pass 9 Nov 2020 57,585 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 10 May 2019 57,036 miles

EPC warning light on

Exhaust system corroded in places

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both rear - outer casings corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 9 May 2019 57,035 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

EPC warning light on

Exhaust system corroded in places

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both rear - outer casings corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 May 2018 56,421 miles

EPC warning light is on

both front lower wishbones rear bushes slightly worn and debonding

exhaust system corroding

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 23 Mar 2017 55,821 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 55,239 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 54,565 miles

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

some corrosion front brake discs

Fail 20 Jan 2014 52,722 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Jan 2014 52,722 miles

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Dec 2012 48,647 miles

some wear front brake discs

Pass 31 Dec 2011 43,505 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 35,547 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2009 24,201 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2008 22,255 miles

wipers starting to smear

Pass 8 Jan 2008 19,670 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

How Reliable is the Audi Tt?

Based on 2,336,395 MOT tests across 161,515 vehicles.

78.1%
Pass Rate
4,869
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
161,515
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 59,061
position lamp(s) not working 54,144
coil spring broken 21,869
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 16,796
Registration plate lamp not working 16,355
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A23 LAV is a 2005 Audi Tt in Black with a 3,189cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2005 Audi Tt models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.0% with a typical mileage of 72,237 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Audi Tt fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 59,061 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A23 LAV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi Tt typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 21 years old, this Audi Tt is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A23 LAV registered?

A23 LAV is a 2005 Audi Tt, first registered on 14 January 2005.

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