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R555 GLE

2007 Audi Tt

Black Petrol 3189cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

111,092 mi
Last recorded111,092 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Audi Tt71,787 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR555 GLE
MakeAudi
ModelTt
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,189cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 111,092 miles

Nearside Rear Light cluster deteriorated allowing water ingress

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

Fail 27 Oct 2025 111,092 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Light cluster deteriorated allowing water ingress

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

Pass 31 Oct 2024 109,106 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2024 109,106 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2023 105,293 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 25 Oct 2023 105,289 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi area (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2022 99,664 miles

Rear tyres perishing

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front tyre perishing

Fail 26 Oct 2022 99,664 miles

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front tyre perishing

Rear tyres perishing

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 96,114 miles

rear exhaust heat shield slightly insecure

Fail 11 Oct 2021 96,114 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

rear exhaust heat shield slightly insecure

Pass 5 Oct 2020 92,965 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2020 92,965 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2019 91,364 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play detected in ordinary running position ()

Offside Rear parking brake lever on caliper is not returning to the park position

Fail 1 Oct 2019 91,360 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust blowing around downpipe areas , no fumes detected in cabin at time of test but strongly recommend immediate repair due to potential risks to occupants (6.1.2 (a))

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides are splitting on small ends , very borderline , recommend immediate replacement (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play detected in ordinary running position ()

Offside Rear parking brake lever on caliper is not returning to the park position

Pass 3 Sep 2018 90,841 miles

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides split on small ends and require replacement (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear handbrake lever arm on caliper does not go back to park position

Pass 10 May 2017 85,804 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and perished (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 79,635 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 28 Nov 2014 71,758 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 62,568 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 53,863 miles

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

n/s/r tyre has splits on inner edge,no cords exposed as yet

Pass 26 Jul 2011 43,226 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 31,107 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jul 2010 31,107 miles

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

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

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

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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R555 GLE is a 2007 Audi Tt in Black with a 3,189cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

Across all 2007 Audi Tt models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 71,787 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 R555 GLE, 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 19 years old, this Audi Tt is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R555 GLE registered?

R555 GLE is a 2007 Audi Tt, first registered on 11 August 2007.

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The MOT history for R555 GLE shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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