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RF55 ZZW

2005 Audi Tt

Red Petrol 3189cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

105,900 mi
Last recorded105,900 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2026
Typical for 2005 Audi Tt72,237 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF55 ZZW
MakeAudi
ModelTt
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,189cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2026 105,900 miles

Front Exhaust joint deteriorating

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake has minimal reserve travel

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Oct 2025 103,866 miles

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

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Oct 2025 103,866 miles

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

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

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Oct 2024 101,209 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Oct 2023 100,147 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 98,609 miles

Nearside Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 95,135 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))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 92,739 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))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2019 90,964 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2019 90,964 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Sep 2018 86,900 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 82,028 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2016 75,171 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2016 75,170 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 72,310 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 71,204 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2013 67,504 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2013 67,504 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2012 62,235 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 57,867 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 52,680 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2010 52,680 miles

Nearside Front Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)

Offside Front Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

front discs pitted

Pass 9 Sep 2009 47,536 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 39,712 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 ZZW is a 2005 Audi Tt in Red with a 3,189cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 RF55 ZZW, 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 RF55 ZZW registered?

RF55 ZZW is a 2005 Audi Tt, first registered on 29 October 2005.

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The MOT history for RF55 ZZW shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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