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NU05 PYL

2005 Audi Tt

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

127,302 mi
Last recorded127,302 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Audi Tt72,237 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU05 PYL
MakeAudi
ModelTt
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 127,302 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH FRONT LENSES DISCOLOURED (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Apr 2026 127,283 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Headlamp lens excessively discoloured which has impacted the preservable beam pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Both joints on either end of middle pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Runs under the gearbox (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bushes are worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2025 123,153 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both rear (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Fail 4 Apr 2025 123,151 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both rear (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Fail 14 Mar 2025 123,143 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both rear. (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Service brake binding but not excessively Both rear. (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Mar 2024 120,239 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 8 Mar 2024 120,237 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2023 114,905 miles

plastic undertrays fitted

Pass 12 Mar 2022 107,681 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2022 107,681 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2021 99,793 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 93,453 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2020 93,453 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2019 87,345 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2018 85,687 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 83,403 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2017 83,403 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2016 80,383 miles

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

n/s/f tyre has damage to side wall

Pass 9 Apr 2015 78,254 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2014 75,482 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2014 75,482 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 71,794 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 69,004 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 63,423 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2011 63,423 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2010 59,365 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside body sill damaged

Fail 16 Mar 2009 43,456 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Mar 2009 43,456 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 35,178 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2008 35,178 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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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NU05 PYL is a 2005 Audi Tt in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 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 NU05 PYL, 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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NU05 PYL is a 2005 Audi Tt, first registered on 17 March 2005.

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