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MC05 XLH

2005 Audi Tt

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

103,523 mi
Last recorded103,523 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Audi Tt72,237 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC05 XLH
MakeAudi
ModelTt
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 103,523 miles

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2024 103,053 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

offside outer sill corroded

Fail 11 Mar 2024 103,053 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

offside outer sill corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2023 100,431 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 6 Mar 2023 100,431 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 9 Mar 2022 97,940 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 92,259 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Aug 2019 89,117 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2019 89,116 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable guide defective and affecting operation (1.1.15 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2018 84,322 miles

Both front headlight washers inop

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear handbrake return spring not fitted correctly

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear heatshield insecure

Fail 13 Oct 2018 84,322 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Both front headlight washers inop

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear handbrake return spring not fitted correctly

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear heatshield insecure

Pass 25 Oct 2017 75,244 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded between flexi`s (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded into rear flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded between flexi`s (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 25 Oct 2017 75,244 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement back bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement back bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

E.M.L Illuminated

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded between flexi`s (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also has a nail in it (4.1.E.1)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded into rear flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded between flexi`s (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2016 67,322 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded into rear flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 58,191 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2015 58,191 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 49,549 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 Jul 2013 45,690 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 43,846 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2012 43,832 miles

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Aug 2011 41,738 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 39,358 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 34,933 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 29,156 miles

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

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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MC05 XLH is a 2005 Audi Tt in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 MC05 XLH, 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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MC05 XLH is a 2005 Audi Tt, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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