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DE55 SFJ

2005 Audi Tt

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

57,065 mi
Last recorded57,065 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Audi Tt72,237 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE55 SFJ
MakeAudi
ModelTt
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 57,065 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2025 57,065 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Fail 21 Oct 2025 57,014 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2024 55,290 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2023 53,577 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2023 53,542 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2022 53,036 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 52,096 miles

warning light on in dash

Pass 28 Oct 2020 51,484 miles

warning light on dash

Fail 27 Oct 2020 51,484 miles

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

warning light on dash

Pass 8 Oct 2019 50,767 miles

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

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

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

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

warning light on dash

Pass 17 Oct 2018 48,491 miles

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

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

light on in dash

wipers noisy/judder

Pass 19 Oct 2017 46,716 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2016 45,828 miles

Rear shock absorbers weak

Rear visible signs brakes have been very hot

traction control light on

Front brake discs heavily corroded on inner faces

Pass 8 Oct 2015 44,519 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 42,157 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 40,084 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 12 Oct 2012 38,475 miles

both front brake discs in poor condition on inside face.

Pass 26 Oct 2011 37,719 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 37,132 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 35,480 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2009 35,480 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Oct 2008 25,785 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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DE55 SFJ is a 2005 Audi Tt in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 DE55 SFJ, 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 DE55 SFJ registered?

DE55 SFJ is a 2005 Audi Tt, first registered on 31 October 2005.

Is DE55 SFJ safe to buy?

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