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AO05 FTJ

2005 Audi Tt

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

135,211 mi
Last recorded135,211 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2024
Typical for 2005 Audi Tt72,237 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 FTJ
MakeAudi
ModelTt
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2024 135,211 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2024 135,211 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Jul 2023 133,315 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2023 133,315 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2022 130,718 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2021 129,151 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner edge n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2020 127,775 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 124,356 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2019 124,356 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 119,703 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2018 119,699 miles

Nearside Parking brake not fitted on at least two wheels inop (3.1.1)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 116,915 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2017 116,915 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc pitted

Pass 21 Apr 2016 113,638 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 110,698 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2014 104,196 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 28 Mar 2013 184,030 miles

offside no plate lamp very dim

Pass 29 Mar 2012 159,181 miles

nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape on inside edge

offside rear tyre slightly out of shape on inside edge

Fail 31 Mar 2011 139,081 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rear discs very rusty

Pass 31 Mar 2011 139,081 miles

rear discs very rusty

Pass 25 Mar 2010 116,000 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2009 94,208 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 94,028 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 70,959 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2008 70,959 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.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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AO05 FTJ is a 2005 Audi Tt in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AO05 FTJ, 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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AO05 FTJ is a 2005 Audi Tt, first registered on 18 March 2005.

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