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LR05 ZDG

2005 Audi Tt

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

105,675 mi
Last recorded105,675 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Audi Tt72,237 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 105,675 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2024 105,444 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2024 105,433 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail Both rear. (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Mar 2023 105,160 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2023 105,160 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2021 104,213 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 102,381 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 98,940 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2018 95,169 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 88,331 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2017 88,331 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2016 79,522 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2016 79,522 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/40zr18 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 72,705 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2015 72,635 miles

Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment both (2.5.A.1c)

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative both (1.7.2)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2014 65,974 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2014 65,961 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Nov 2013 60,574 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2012 58,839 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2011 55,627 miles

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

front brake discs lipped and scored

Pass 29 Jul 2010 48,592 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 32,828 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 22,786 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 ZDG 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 73.9%.

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 LR05 ZDG, 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 ZDG registered?

LR05 ZDG is a 2005 Audi Tt, first registered on 27 April 2005.

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