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DK05 YFW

2005 Audi Tt

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

121,786 mi
Last recorded121,786 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Audi Tt72,237 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK05 YFW
MakeAudi
ModelTt
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 121,786 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Jan 2026 121,776 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded end of front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2025 116,995 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2025 116,995 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2024 111,031 miles

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2023 105,845 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 101,117 miles

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 96,380 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2021 96,380 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jan 2020 93,272 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jan 2020 93,257 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2019 87,730 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2019 87,666 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 82,119 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2017 77,145 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2017 77,145 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2016 72,166 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 65,483 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 60,186 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jan 2013 54,712 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2013 54,712 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 43,947 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2010 40,293 miles

Offside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Feb 2009 35,211 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2009 35,211 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 13 Feb 2008 30,630 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2008 30,630 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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DK05 YFW is a 2005 Audi Tt in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DK05 YFW, 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 DK05 YFW registered?

DK05 YFW is a 2005 Audi Tt, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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