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RAB 55X

2005 Audi Tt

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

85,844 mi
Last recorded85,844 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 Audi Tt72,237 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRAB 55X
MakeAudi
ModelTt
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2018 85,844 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly both front top mountings (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened lower wishbone bushes (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from rear calliper forward (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened lower wishbone bushes slightly worn (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded rear calliper to front (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 22 Feb 2018 85,844 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly both front top mountings (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened lower wishbone bushes (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from rear calliper forward (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened lower wishbone bushes slightly worn (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded rear calliper to front (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Feb 2017 84,923 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/f n/s front and o/s/rear (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Jan 2017 84,895 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement handbrake and foot brake (3.5.1k)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/f n/s front and o/s/rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Feb 2016 82,947 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2016 82,947 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2015 78,584 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2014 72,759 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 12 Apr 2014 72,759 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 7 May 2013 67,719 miles

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

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

Fail 3 May 2013 67,719 miles

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2012 61,228 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 59,122 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 52,928 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 45,315 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 32,109 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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RAB 55X is a 2005 Audi Tt in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 RAB 55X, 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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RAB 55X is a 2005 Audi Tt, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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