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ML05 RUU

2005 Audi Tt

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

116,114 mi
Last recorded116,114 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Audi Tt72,237 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML05 RUU
MakeAudi
ModelTt
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 116,114 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside front to rear and offside rear pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 24 Oct 2025 116,114 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside front to rear and offside rear pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2024 113,600 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2023 111,294 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 27 May 2022 107,603 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also wearinf inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords all around inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 21 May 2021 104,565 miles

Brake steering and suspension components are showing some rust and deterioration

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer intake pipe, also mid to rear sections showing some rust and deterioration (6.1.2 (a))

Front and rear registration plates are showing some deterioration

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear tyres are showing deterioration on there outer sidewalls and tread shoulders,also showing signs of running out of there natural shape on the inner tread areas

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 May 2021 104,565 miles

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

Brake steering and suspension components are showing some rust and deterioration

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer intake pipe, also mid to rear sections showing some rust and deterioration (6.1.2 (a))

Front and rear registration plates are showing some deterioration

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output n/s and o/s (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear tyres are showing deterioration on there outer sidewalls and tread shoulders,also showing signs of running out of there natural shape on the inner tread areas

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2020 101,641 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 May 2020 101,639 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2019 96,936 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 10 May 2019 96,934 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high BOTH (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 18 Apr 2018 91,935 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2018 91,935 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 May 2017 87,439 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 82,002 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 25 Apr 2016 82,002 miles

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

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 10 Apr 2015 77,449 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside rear tyre worn on inner edges

Fail 10 Apr 2015 77,449 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside rear tyre worn on inner edges

Pass 4 Apr 2014 71,819 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2013 65,614 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 59,861 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2011 54,045 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 48,462 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2009 32,596 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 32,530 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Apr 2008 19,851 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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ML05 RUU is a 2005 Audi Tt in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 ML05 RUU, 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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ML05 RUU is a 2005 Audi Tt, first registered on 22 April 2005.

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