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R40 HMG

2005 Audi Tt

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

86,271 mi
Last recorded86,271 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Audi Tt72,237 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR40 HMG
MakeAudi
ModelTt
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 86,271 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2024 84,275 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Nov 2024 84,275 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2023 79,987 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2022 77,049 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 73,517 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 71,165 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2019 68,172 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2019 68,172 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2018 66,079 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2017 63,670 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 60,824 miles

Front Undershields fitted

Rear Undershields fitted

Pass 14 Jul 2015 58,828 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

coolant leak

oil leak on gearbox

Fail 14 Jul 2015 58,828 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

coolant leak

oil leak on gearbox

Pass 17 Jul 2014 55,941 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jun 2013 51,903 miles

exhaust centre bracket fractured but exhaust still secure

Pass 19 Jul 2012 47,574 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 43,035 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 38,560 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 32,786 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 21 Jul 2008 25,879 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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R40 HMG is a 2005 Audi Tt in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R40 HMG, 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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What year was R40 HMG registered?

R40 HMG is a 2005 Audi Tt, first registered on 27 July 2005.

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