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L26 MBE

2005 Audi Tt

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

169,911 mi
Last recorded169,911 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Audi Tt72,237 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL26 MBE
MakeAudi
ModelTt
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2025 169,911 miles

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

Front subframe corroded and under sealed

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears covered in under seal (1.1.11 (c))

Rear suspension components corroded

Pass 9 Feb 2024 164,458 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear shocker corroded

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears at the rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 9 Feb 2024 164,458 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear shocker corroded

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears at the rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2023 157,501 miles

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))

Pass 11 Feb 2022 150,750 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front 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 11 Feb 2022 150,750 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front 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 Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2021 144,126 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2020 142,188 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2020 141,918 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Centre exhaust mounting broken but not insecure

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

front tyres starting to wear on inner

Pass 12 Feb 2019 136,332 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2019 136,332 miles

Exhaust system insecure centre exhaust clamp (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2018 127,593 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Rear silencer supports corroding away

Pass 14 Feb 2017 115,772 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2017 115,772 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 May 2016 111,862 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted preventing the test of some components.

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

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

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

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

Fail 2 May 2016 111,860 miles

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

Engine covers and under trays fitted preventing the test of some components.

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 19 May 2015 105,827 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres cracking & 3/4mm

middle exhaust hanger come away from exhaust but exhaust sits in it

offside wiper poor

Pass 19 May 2015 105,827 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres cracking & 3/4mm

middle exhaust hanger come away from exhaust but exhaust sits in it

offside wiper poor

Fail 30 May 2014 97,260 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2014 97,260 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 89,483 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 79,932 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2012 79,932 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 31 May 2011 68,489 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 52,726 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 39,184 miles

DIFICULT TO ASSESS OUTER SILLS DUE TO PLASTIC TRIMS

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 27 May 2009 39,184 miles

DIFICULT TO ASSESS OUTER SILLS DUE TO PLASTIC TRIMS

Pass 27 May 2008 27,299 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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L26 MBE is a 2005 Audi Tt in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 L26 MBE, 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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L26 MBE is a 2005 Audi Tt, first registered on 26 May 2005.

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