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MC05 XZO

2005 Audi Tt

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests34 (18 pass, 16 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

113,452 mi
Last recorded113,452 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Audi Tt72,237 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 16 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 113,452 miles

Brake discs slightly corroded

Nearside front cv boot has oil on it but not split

Oil leak

Fail 18 Mar 2026 113,452 miles

Brake discs slightly corroded

Headlamp aim too low Offside (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside front cv boot has oil on it but not split

Oil leak

Fail 16 Mar 2026 113,436 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Fail 9 Jan 2026 113,352 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Headlamp aim too high Nearside (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam Offside (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2025 112,197 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2025 112,197 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2024 110,542 miles

Oil leak

Fail 10 Jan 2024 110,542 miles

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jan 2023 107,286 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2023 107,286 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both front (4.1.2 (c))

Position lamp not working Offside front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute Offside (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 104,166 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2022 104,166 miles

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 101,644 miles

Both headlamp aims require attention

Emissions require attention

Fail 4 Jan 2021 101,627 miles

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

Both headlamp aims require attention

Emissions require attention

Pass 22 May 2019 98,168 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2019 98,168 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2018 93,673 miles
Fail 29 May 2018 93,606 miles

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

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Near side front (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 24 May 2017 89,354 miles

Both front cv boots only just on

Pass 13 May 2016 84,839 miles

Offside Rear tyre bald on inner edge

Fail 11 May 2016 84,824 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 17 Apr 2015 79,201 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2015 79,201 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 4 Aug 2014 74,429 miles

Centre exhaust bracket missing but exhaust adequately supported at time of test

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine management light on

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Aug 2014 74,429 miles

Centre exhaust bracket missing but exhaust adequately supported at time of test

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine management light on

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Aug 2013 69,679 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Aug 2013 69,679 miles

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jul 2012 64,466 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2012 64,459 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2011 57,841 miles

EXHAUST FLANGE HEAVILY CORRODED & FLAKING..

FAILED TYRE BADLY FEATHERED.....

FRONT DISCS CORRODED, WORN & LIPPING...

N/S FRONT TYRE-WALL HAS MULTIPLE CUTS & DAMAGE........

N/S REAR TYRE FEATHERED BADLY (INNER-BAND) & ALSO HAS TWO NAILS (ONE LARGE)................Thanx....

Fail 20 Jul 2011 57,841 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

EXHAUST FLANGE HEAVILY CORRODED & FLAKING..

FAILED TYRE BADLY FEATHERED.....

FRONT DISCS CORRODED, WORN & LIPPING...

N/S FRONT TYRE-WALL HAS MULTIPLE CUTS & DAMAGE........

N/S REAR TYRE FEATHERED BADLY (INNER-BAND) & ALSO HAS TWO NAILS (ONE LARGE)................Thanx....

Pass 16 Aug 2010 52,342 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 46,428 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2008 37,551 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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MC05 XZO is a 2005 Audi Tt in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 MC05 XZO, 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 XZO is a 2005 Audi Tt, first registered on 4 August 2005.

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