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HF05 RCO

2005 Audi Tt

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

149,679 mi
Last recorded149,679 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Audi Tt72,237 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF05 RCO
MakeAudi
ModelTt
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 149,679 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2025 149,679 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Apr 2025 149,018 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output o/s n/s (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 22 Mar 2024 146,443 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective o/s n/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2023 142,849 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Headlamps have mist (both)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2022 139,847 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 135,893 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2020 124,396 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Fail 5 Mar 2020 124,396 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2019 121,327 miles

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))

Fail 19 Mar 2019 121,327 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (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))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2018 118,128 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 112,642 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 105,489 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2016 105,489 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2015 90,127 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2014 74,233 miles

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

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

front brake distortion starting

front number plate chipped

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2014 74,233 miles

front brake distortion starting

front number plate chipped

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 19 Feb 2013 60,276 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2013 60,276 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2012 43,246 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2012 43,246 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 9 Mar 2011 27,572 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2010 20,684 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2010 20,684 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2009 16,542 miles

rear tyres starting to crack on side walls

Pass 16 Feb 2008 13,120 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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HF05 RCO is a 2005 Audi Tt in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 HF05 RCO, 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 HF05 RCO registered?

HF05 RCO is a 2005 Audi Tt, first registered on 12 March 2005.

Is HF05 RCO safe to buy?

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