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FD05 XPB

2005 Audi Tt

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

172,698 mi
Last recorded172,698 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Audi Tt72,237 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD05 XPB
MakeAudi
ModelTt
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 172,698 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 21 Jul 2026 172,698 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2025 166,859 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2024 157,867 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Fail 18 Mar 2024 157,867 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2023 150,598 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2023 150,597 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2022 144,567 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 138,727 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2020 138,727 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2019 131,672 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2019 131,664 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2017 124,976 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 120,621 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 114,490 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 104,921 miles

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

air bag light showing fault

engine light showing fault

Fail 5 Sep 2014 104,921 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

air bag light showing fault

engine light showing fault

Pass 7 Sep 2013 95,095 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2013 95,095 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 83,850 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 71,079 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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)

drivers seat belt does not retract without help and is twisted

evidence of excess corrosion inside number plate lamp

Fail 8 Jul 2011 71,079 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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)

drivers seat belt does not retract without help and is twisted

evidence of excess corrosion inside number plate lamp

Pass 1 Jul 2010 58,314 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 45,019 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2008 34,566 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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FD05 XPB is a 2005 Audi Tt in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 FD05 XPB, 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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What year was FD05 XPB registered?

FD05 XPB is a 2005 Audi Tt, first registered on 14 June 2005.

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