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LR05 VBX

2005 Audi Tt

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

117,635 mi
Last recorded117,635 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Audi Tt72,237 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 117,635 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tires both 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle front bushes both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2024 115,213 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2023 114,331 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2023 114,331 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2022 112,355 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 1 Sep 2022 112,355 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 109,186 miles

slight oil leak

Pass 20 Aug 2020 103,862 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Slight engine Oil leak

Pass 6 Sep 2019 96,200 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 85,579 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2018 85,524 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road cracked (3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 73,959 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 71,920 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 69,254 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2014 63,855 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 58,834 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 53,058 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 45,512 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

air bag warning light on

Pass 10 Jul 2010 39,414 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 32,726 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 32,726 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

centre exhaust bracket broken

front tyres 3mm

Pass 25 Jun 2008 24,224 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 22,234 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 VBX is a 2005 Audi Tt in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 VBX, 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 VBX registered?

LR05 VBX is a 2005 Audi Tt, first registered on 6 May 2005.

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