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PY05 HBF

2005 Audi Tt

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2025
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

217,821 mi
Last recorded217,821 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2024
Typical for 2005 Audi Tt72,237 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY05 HBF
MakeAudi
ModelTt
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2024 217,821 miles

Central exhaust silencer deteriorated but not leaking exhaust gasses

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 23 Sep 2024 217,817 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central exhaust silencer deteriorated but not leaking exhaust gasses

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2023 213,061 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2023 213,061 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2022 207,052 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2022 207,052 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2021 202,255 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

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

Pass 29 May 2020 199,754 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2020 199,753 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2018 196,870 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2018 196,870 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2017 192,531 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2016 181,769 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear inner sidewall of tyre slightly perished

surface corrosion to centre exhaust system

Fail 15 Aug 2016 181,769 miles

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

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 Front Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear most bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge of tyre (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear inner sidewall of tyre slightly perished

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge of tyre (4.1.E.1)

surface corrosion to centre exhaust system

Pass 26 Sep 2015 176,189 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2014 169,259 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

rear brake discs slighty corroded

Fail 29 Sep 2014 169,259 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

rear brake discs slighty corroded

Fail 25 Sep 2014 169,223 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2013 136,580 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2013 136,574 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2012 93,490 miles
Fail 11 May 2012 89,141 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2012 89,141 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 74,857 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 72,810 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)

nearside main beam bulb fitted wrong

Pass 4 Dec 2009 68,588 miles

brake pad warning lapm on

nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisey

Fail 4 Dec 2009 68,588 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

brake pad warning lapm on

nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisey

Pass 23 Dec 2008 62,033 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 56,861 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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PY05 HBF is a 2005 Audi Tt in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 PY05 HBF, 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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PY05 HBF is a 2005 Audi Tt, first registered on 13 August 2005.

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