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R7 TXX

2005 Audi Tt

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2027
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

119,561 mi
Last recorded119,561 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Audi Tt72,237 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR7 TXX
MakeAudi
ModelTt
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2026 119,561 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Undertrays fitted, Obscuring the view of some components.

Pass 26 Aug 2025 118,665 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, slightly worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Undertrays fitted, not allowing full inspection

Fail 15 Aug 2025 118,661 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated signs of grease but no dirt ingress (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, slightly worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Undertrays fitted, not allowing full inspection

Pass 23 Aug 2024 117,085 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly worn on inside edge, 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Aug 2024 117,074 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly worn on inside edge, 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Aug 2023 116,225 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

grease over suspension

under body corrosion

Pass 11 Aug 2022 115,503 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 6 Aug 2022 115,426 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2021 111,418 miles

Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front wish bone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2021 111,413 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front wish bone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 104,560 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Aug 2020 104,558 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Engine oil close to min mark on dip stick.

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2019 99,677 miles

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2018 97,285 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2018 97,285 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 93,975 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 92,279 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2016 92,279 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault Airbag warning light is ON. (5.4.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 89,845 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2014 82,727 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2014 82,727 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 70,308 miles
Fail 24 May 2012 64,754 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 24 May 2012 64,754 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 64,123 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Rear brake discs badly corroded

Pass 5 Jan 2011 62,081 miles

front brake discs corroded

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 4 Jan 2011 62,081 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

both rear tyres stepped on inside edges

front brake discs corroded

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 29 Dec 2009 54,587 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2009 54,587 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 Jun 2008 39,505 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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R7 TXX is a 2005 Audi Tt in Black 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 R7 TXX, 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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R7 TXX is a 2005 Audi Tt, first registered on 17 June 2005.

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