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EY05 XAR

2005 Audi Tt

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

135,860 mi
Last recorded135,860 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 Audi Tt72,237 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY05 XAR
MakeAudi
ModelTt
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2022 135,860 miles

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

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

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))

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2021 130,583 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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))

number plate lights dull

Fail 4 Jan 2021 130,583 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Rear Prop shaft securing bolt missing (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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))

number plate lights dull

Pass 10 Jan 2020 117,181 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Fail 10 Jan 2020 117,181 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2018 112,802 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 31 Dec 2018 112,802 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure all round sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin advise replacement (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Nail in tyre not repairable ()

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2018 106,109 miles

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak ()

Fail 10 Jan 2018 106,109 miles

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 102,207 miles

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

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 16 Jan 2016 99,047 miles

removed item from drivers view

Fail 16 Jan 2016 99,047 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both front (8.2.3)

removed item from drivers view

Pass 16 Jan 2015 95,676 miles

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

all brake discs pitted

Fail 16 Jan 2015 95,676 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

all brake discs pitted

n/s/r tyre 2mm

o/s/r tyre worn on edges and inner sidewall damaged

Pass 17 Mar 2014 88,538 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Mar 2014 88,537 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Mar 2013 77,496 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2012 68,342 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 63,452 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 52,350 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 34,893 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 19 Mar 2008 19,158 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 19,158 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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EY05 XAR is a 2005 Audi Tt in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 EY05 XAR, 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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EY05 XAR is a 2005 Audi Tt, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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