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DRZ 5743

2005 Audi Tt

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

171,099 mi
Last recorded171,099 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Audi Tt72,237 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDRZ 5743
MakeAudi
ModelTt
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2025 171,099 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2024 160,648 miles
Pass 30 May 2023 148,681 miles
Pass 20 May 2022 138,261 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2021 126,531 miles
Fail 12 May 2021 126,531 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 124,336 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated has a pinhole adjacent to the small clip replacement advised (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 2mm very close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Sep 2020 124,336 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated has a pinhole adjacent to the small clip replacement advised (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 2mm very close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 117,141 miles

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber dust shield in poor condition

Nearside headlight lens starting to go opaque

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

Offside Rear shock absorber dust shield in poor condition

Offside headlight lens starting to go opaque

underside of vehicle contains general corrosion

Pass 26 Sep 2018 104,867 miles

Rear coil springs and shock absorber dust sleeve corroded

Fail 26 Sep 2018 104,867 miles

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

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

Rear coil springs and shock absorber dust sleeve corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2017 98,330 miles

tyres cracking

Fail 16 Sep 2017 98,225 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

tyres cracking inside edges

Fail 16 Sep 2017 98,224 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 90,025 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 78,357 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2015 78,356 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 74,855 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 7 Apr 2015 74,855 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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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DRZ 5743 is a 2005 Audi Tt in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 DRZ 5743, 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 DRZ 5743 registered?

DRZ 5743 is a 2005 Audi Tt, first registered on 1 February 2005.

Is DRZ 5743 safe to buy?

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