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DN05 NLR

2005 Audi Tt

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

100,819 mi
Last recorded100,819 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Audi Tt72,237 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN05 NLR
MakeAudi
ModelTt
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 100,819 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2025 99,735 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 19 Jun 2024 94,166 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2024 94,154 miles

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

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jul 2022 94,110 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2022 94,110 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2021 94,100 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2021 94,090 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2020 92,630 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both front lower suspension arms and rear sub frame slightly corroded

Fail 4 Mar 2020 92,601 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 15 Feb 2019 86,634 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 82,120 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 76,441 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 72,469 miles

both front suspension arm rubbers splitting slightly

front brake disc worn nor weakened

front inner brake pads getting close to limit

Fail 22 Feb 2016 72,469 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported middle section (7.1.1)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

front brake excessively fluctuating front brakes (3.7.B.3)

both front suspension arm rubbers splitting slightly

front brake disc worn nor weakened

front inner brake pads getting close to limit

Pass 5 Mar 2015 70,023 miles

front brake disc slightly worn and lipped

Fail 5 Mar 2015 70,023 miles

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

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

front brake disc slightly worn and lipped

Pass 10 Apr 2014 65,986 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2014 65,986 miles

Front Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2013 57,868 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2013 57,868 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Fail 11 Apr 2012 48,739 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2012 48,739 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 40,307 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 30,465 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2009 23,255 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 23,255 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2008 17,383 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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DN05 NLR is a 2005 Audi Tt in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 DN05 NLR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DN05 NLR registered?

DN05 NLR is a 2005 Audi Tt, first registered on 8 June 2005.

Is DN05 NLR safe to buy?

The MOT history for DN05 NLR shows 28 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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