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LR05 RFZ

2005 Audi Tt

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

78,594 mi
Last recorded78,594 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Audi Tt72,237 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR05 RFZ
MakeAudi
ModelTt
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 78,594 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both becoming opaque (4.1.4 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Mar 2026 78,593 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both becoming opaque (4.1.4 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Mar 2025 71,925 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2025 71,925 miles

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

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

Central Front exhaust shield broken away from silencer

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear parking brake binding

Pass 28 Mar 2024 64,659 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2023 56,680 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2023 56,680 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2021 51,940 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2020 48,069 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 40,920 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 33,616 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 30,483 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 29,094 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 26,574 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 22,869 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 7 Apr 2014 22,869 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Apr 2013 20,499 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 18,349 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2012 18,348 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

o/s/r tyre started to crack on sidewalls

Pass 18 Apr 2011 16,034 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 13,667 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 9,985 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 7,886 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 RFZ is a 2005 Audi Tt in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 LR05 RFZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LR05 RFZ registered?

LR05 RFZ is a 2005 Audi Tt, first registered on 18 April 2005.

Is LR05 RFZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR05 RFZ shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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