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CAR 71Y

2005 Audi Tt

Grey Petrol 3189cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

147,139 mi
Last recorded147,139 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Audi Tt72,237 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCAR 71Y
MakeAudi
ModelTt
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,189cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 147,139 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2025 147,139 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Jul 2024 143,629 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2024 143,629 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Jul 2023 136,759 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 20 Jul 2023 136,759 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Jul 2022 126,748 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

both head light lenses deteriorated

engine under tray fitted

exhaust down pipe flange's corroded and weaks

Fail 28 Jul 2022 126,737 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

both head light lenses deteriorated

engine under tray fitted

exhaust down pipe flange's corroded and weaks

Pass 15 Jul 2021 119,017 miles

Nearside Rear seat belt clasp cover missing

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

Nearside Front top mount worn, ok at present

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2020 112,886 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Fail 8 Jun 2020 112,884 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 30 May 2019 106,221 miles

Rear shock absorber casings corroded

both front lower suspension arm rear bushes starting to debond

Pass 11 Jun 2018 98,705 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2017 91,594 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt recommend replace (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.66mm in place, tread worn uneven on inner edge,, recommend replace ASAP (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm in place,, tread worn uneven on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s front,, recommend replace (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s front,, recommend replace (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s rear ,, recommend replace (3.5.1i)

o/s/f wing panel, slight damage

under trays fitted limiting view

Pass 27 Apr 2016 87,681 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly, recommend check

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

Pass 31 Mar 2015 83,517 miles

nearside front tyre,, small cut in outer sidewall

undertrays fitted, limiting view of vehicle

Pass 28 Jan 2014 78,127 miles

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

front undertray fitted, limiting view

Pass 25 Jan 2013 71,894 miles

both rear number plate lights slightly dim, recommend check

Pass 19 Jan 2012 65,452 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 60,027 miles

front brake discs slightly deteriorated

Pass 28 Oct 2009 54,047 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2009 54,043 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Oct 2008 42,444 miles

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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CAR 71Y is a 2005 Audi Tt in Grey with a 3,189cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 CAR 71Y, 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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CAR 71Y is a 2005 Audi Tt, first registered on 14 October 2005.

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