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LR05 LJA

2005 Audi Tt

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

87,899 mi
Last recorded87,899 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Audi Tt72,237 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR05 LJA
MakeAudi
ModelTt
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 87,899 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust box has a repair patch (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 1 Apr 2026 87,895 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust box has a repair patch (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 2 Apr 2025 86,540 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge 2.1mm in primary grooves 38/22, (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge 3.5mm in primary grooves 01/22. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Mar 2025 86,528 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge 2.1mm in primary grooves 38/22, Bud 205/55/16 91V (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge 3.5mm in primary grooves 01/22 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear section of pipe and rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jan 2024 82,799 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

exhaust system has minor leak (back box)

Fail 10 Jan 2024 82,799 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

exhaust system has minor leak (back box)

Pass 6 Jan 2023 68,705 miles

Both o/s/f and n/s/f lower arms (rear bushes) perished.

Mid exhaust bracket broken (system still secure)

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

Rear exhaust becoming corroded.

Fail 5 Jan 2023 68,692 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both o/s/f and n/s/f lower arms (rear bushes) perished.

Mid exhaust bracket broken (system still secure)

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

Rear exhaust becoming corroded.

Pass 24 Jan 2022 62,198 miles

mid exhaust bracket broken but exhaust is secure

rear exhaust becoming corroded

Fail 24 Jan 2022 62,198 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

mid exhaust bracket broken but exhaust is secure

rear exhaust becoming corroded

Pass 10 Apr 2021 60,569 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2020 59,168 miles

Both front wishbone arm rear bushes deteriorated

Exhaust mounting defective centre (6.1.2 (a))

oil leak

Pass 8 Apr 2019 57,160 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 55,348 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 53,044 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 50,210 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2015 47,892 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2015 47,892 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2014 44,697 miles

centre exhaust bracket broken

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 12 Mar 2013 39,286 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2012 35,938 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2011 31,961 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2010 27,812 miles

center exhaust mounting broken but system secure

Pass 30 Mar 2009 23,841 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 19,560 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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LR05 LJA is a 2005 Audi Tt in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 LR05 LJA, 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 LR05 LJA registered?

LR05 LJA is a 2005 Audi Tt, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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