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RF55 XAA

2005 Audi Tt

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

155,673 mi
Last recorded155,673 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Audi Tt72,237 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF55 XAA
MakeAudi
ModelTt
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 155,673 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2024 152,653 miles

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2024 152,653 miles

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

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

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2023 148,903 miles

Offside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2023 148,897 miles

Nearside Front Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 20 May 2022 146,168 miles

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 May 2022 146,166 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2021 143,311 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2021 143,311 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner Shoulder Worn. 225/40Y18. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Apr 2020 137,293 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2020 137,293 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2019 133,419 miles

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Fail 7 Feb 2019 133,419 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 128,731 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 124,959 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 112,477 miles

slight deterioration to os front outer cv boot

Fail 6 Jan 2016 112,477 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall and wear to inner edge (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

brake warinng lamp on?

ns front tyre worn near legal limit and inner edge worn

ns rear tyre tread low and advanced uneven wear to inner edge

os front tyre worn low and inner edge worn

slight deterioration to os front outer cv boot

Fail 7 Jan 2015 103,120 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both rear tyres wearing slightly unevenly on inner edges

Pass 7 Jan 2015 103,120 miles

both rear tyres wearing slightly unevenly on inner edges

Pass 6 Jan 2014 89,792 miles

nearside front outer cv gaitor starting to leak grease but no signs of splits

Fail 4 Jan 2014 89,771 miles

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

both front tyre treads and offside rear tyre treads ONLY JUST ON LEGAL LIMIT

nearside front outer cv gaitor starting to leak grease but no signs of splits

Pass 5 Jan 2013 73,727 miles

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

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

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

indicators require attention

nearside front outer cv gaitor starting to leak grease

nearside rear tyre tread wearing low

Pass 9 Jan 2012 57,610 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 52,405 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2011 52,405 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 3 Jul 2010 42,312 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2010 42,312 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Nov 2009 37,172 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 27,063 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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RF55 XAA is a 2005 Audi Tt in Black 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 RF55 XAA, 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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RF55 XAA is a 2005 Audi Tt, first registered on 24 October 2005.

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