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LY55 HFA

2005 Audi Tt

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

159,892 mi
Last recorded159,892 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Audi Tt72,237 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY55 HFA
MakeAudi
ModelTt
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 159,892 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides *(requires attention) (4.1.4 (b))

Full covers/shields and undertrays/engine covers fitted obscuring viewing some testable components

Nearside Front cuts in tyre edge protector

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to limit *requires attention* (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2024 153,956 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2023 147,634 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2022 141,921 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 136,645 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 130,331 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 122,903 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 112,897 miles

Front tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 10 Jul 2018 112,740 miles

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative bracket insecure (4.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 11 Jul 2017 106,997 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2017 106,989 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2017 103,173 miles

general condition represents age of vehicle

Fail 17 Jan 2017 103,165 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

general condition represents age of vehicle

Pass 19 Jan 2016 96,005 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp indicator (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 11 Jul 2014 85,537 miles

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

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

front brake discs corroded on inner surfaces

Pass 30 Nov 2012 78,531 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 74,149 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 69,173 miles

rear brake discs worn

Pass 23 Nov 2009 61,174 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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LY55 HFA is a 2005 Audi Tt in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 LY55 HFA, 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 LY55 HFA registered?

LY55 HFA is a 2005 Audi Tt, first registered on 20 December 2005.

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