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LY05 UTB

2005 Audi Tt

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

72,958 mi
Last recorded72,958 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Audi Tt72,237 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY05 UTB
MakeAudi
ModelTt
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 72,958 miles

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2024 68,200 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2023 65,592 miles

general under vehicle corrosion to suspension components

Pass 28 Oct 2022 62,316 miles

GENERAL SUSPENSION CORROSION

Pass 15 Oct 2021 62,150 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine cover and sill trims fitted

rear subframe becoming corroded

Fail 15 Oct 2021 62,148 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine cover and sill trims fitted

rear subframe becoming corroded

Pass 15 Oct 2020 61,978 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 61,028 miles

Nearside Rear tyre feathered on inner edge

Fail 25 Jun 2019 61,026 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre feathered on inner edge

Pass 28 Jun 2018 59,896 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated pin hole (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 58,793 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2017 58,792 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

both front brake discs heavily corroded

both rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 3 Jul 2016 58,296 miles

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

front brake discs in poor condition

nail in offside front tyre and perished

non standard reg plates fitted

rear brake pads look low unable to inspect fully

Pass 20 Jun 2015 57,081 miles

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2014 55,566 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2014 55,532 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jul 2013 54,031 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2013 54,025 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2012 53,202 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing low on inner edge

screw in offside front tyre

sill covers and under trays fitted

Pass 14 Jun 2011 50,558 miles

Nearside 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)

Pass 25 Jun 2010 48,671 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 46,952 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 34,010 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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LY05 UTB is a 2005 Audi Tt in Silver 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 LY05 UTB, 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 LY05 UTB registered?

LY05 UTB is a 2005 Audi Tt, first registered on 5 July 2005.

Is LY05 UTB safe to buy?

The MOT history for LY05 UTB 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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