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EX05 XMW

2005 Audi Tt

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2023
Tests28 (15 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate53.6%

Mileage

157,780 mi
Last recorded157,780 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2022
Typical for 2005 Audi Tt72,237 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX05 XMW
MakeAudi
ModelTt
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

15 pass 13 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2022 157,780 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sills at rear rusty (6.1.1 (c) (i))

trays and covers fitted -- not allowing inspection of covered areas

Fail 22 Mar 2022 156,851 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged sensor wire damaged -- intermittent light on (1.6 (d))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both outer sill at rear rusty (6.1.1 (c) (i))

under trays and covers fitted -- not allowing inspection of covered areas

Pass 24 Mar 2021 143,367 miles

Road wheel slightly distorted All Four (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2021 143,054 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Road wheel slightly distorted All Four (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 126,443 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

engine and under trays fitted

exhaust system corroded

Fail 18 Mar 2020 126,442 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

engine and under trays fitted

exhaust system corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2019 122,376 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear both shock absorber casings corroded

exhaust general corrosion at rear box mounting

Fail 15 Mar 2019 122,363 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system Caliper Leaking (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

N/S/F full beam pattern incorrect

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Slight Leakage (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Underbody & Component Corrosion

Undertrays Conceal Underbody Components

Fail 8 Mar 2019 122,318 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

N/S/F full beam pattern incorrect

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Slight Leakage (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Underbody & Component Corrosion

Undertrays Conceal Underbody Components

Pass 15 Mar 2018 120,272 miles

(all) front sub frame bushes perished

exhaust system corroded

Fail 3 Mar 2018 120,266 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

(all) front sub frame bushes perished

exhaust system corroded

Pass 1 Feb 2017 116,747 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 23 Jan 2017 116,744 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 31 Dec 2015 113,622 miles

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

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

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

child seat fitted

Pass 23 Jan 2015 109,164 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2015 109,160 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2014 95,645 miles

windscreen cracked

Fail 24 Jan 2014 95,645 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

windscreen cracked

Fail 20 Jan 2014 95,373 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

headlight beam deflectors fitted

Pass 20 Feb 2013 87,550 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

headlamps maskings fitted preventing beam from kicking up to os

Pass 12 Jan 2012 78,933 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jan 2011 69,289 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2011 69,289 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jan 2010 58,659 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2010 58,659 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 48,211 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2009 48,211 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 29 Jan 2008 37,359 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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EX05 XMW is a 2005 Audi Tt in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.6%.

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 EX05 XMW, 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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EX05 XMW is a 2005 Audi Tt, first registered on 4 March 2005.

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