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ET05 SXS

2005 Audi Tt

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

98,317 mi
Last recorded98,317 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Audi Tt72,237 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET05 SXS
MakeAudi
ModelTt
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 98,317 miles

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Mar 2025 96,517 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2024 95,298 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2023 93,458 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2022 92,187 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2021 90,422 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear 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))

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2019 88,105 miles

advise all steering and suspension components corroded

advise both front lower arm rear bushes seperating

advise both rear tyres worn slightly on inner edges

advise centre exhaust bracket insecure

advise damp inside o/s/r light unit

advise exhaust system and clamps corroded

Pass 7 Dec 2018 86,054 miles

centre exhaust mount and clamps are corroded

nearside rear tyre worn slightly on inner edge

offside rear suspension coil spring is corroded

Pass 13 Dec 2017 83,142 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 14 Dec 2016 79,607 miles

centre exhaust bracket detached

front tyres bald inner edges and have low tread

Fail 14 Dec 2016 79,607 miles

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

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

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

centre exhaust bracket detached

front tyres bald inner edges and have low tread

Pass 17 Dec 2015 76,563 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2015 75,036 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Nearside rear brake slightly tight

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 19 Jun 2015 75,036 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Nearside rear brake slightly tight

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 12 Jun 2014 72,191 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 12 Jun 2013 69,198 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2013 69,198 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2012 63,082 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 54,720 miles

advise o/s/r & n/s/r tyres wall deteriorated

Pass 1 Dec 2010 49,385 miles

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

both rear tyres slightly deteriated cracks on surface

Fail 1 Dec 2010 49,385 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

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

both rear tyres slightly deteriated cracks on surface

Fail 14 Jun 2010 46,718 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2010 46,718 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 33,547 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 14 Jul 2008 28,398 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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ET05 SXS is a 2005 Audi Tt in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ET05 SXS, 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 ET05 SXS registered?

ET05 SXS is a 2005 Audi Tt, first registered on 15 July 2005.

Is ET05 SXS safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET05 SXS shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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