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FV05 XML

2005 Audi Tt

Silver Petrol 3189cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

72,906 mi
Last recorded72,906 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Audi Tt72,237 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV05 XML
MakeAudi
ModelTt
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,189cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 72,906 miles

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2025 72,888 miles

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ns and os front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ns and os rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ns and os front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2024 69,202 miles

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ns and os front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ns and os rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2024 69,196 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to calliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to calliper (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

play in o/s and n/s front top strut mountings efficient at time of test.

several steering, brakes and suspension components heavy in surface corrosion, efficient at time of test.

Fail 15 Dec 2022 69,193 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2021 68,712 miles

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

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

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

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))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 68,581 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2020 68,581 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2019 67,804 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Nov 2019 67,804 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 60,683 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 59,295 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 56,376 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2016 55,113 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 54,218 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Mar 2014 50,220 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 45,091 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2013 45,075 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

nearside rear tyre perished also nail in it

Pass 11 Nov 2011 41,675 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2010 38,770 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 26,504 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 16,145 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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FV05 XML is a 2005 Audi Tt in Silver with a 3,189cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 FV05 XML, 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 FV05 XML registered?

FV05 XML is a 2005 Audi Tt, first registered on 29 June 2005.

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