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RJ55 UPS

2005 Audi Tt

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

158,490 mi
Last recorded158,490 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Audi Tt72,237 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ55 UPS
MakeAudi
ModelTt
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 158,490 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2025 156,618 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 5 Apr 2024 151,973 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Apr 2024 151,973 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 147,813 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2023 147,813 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 144,817 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2022 144,817 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 141,220 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2020 139,688 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2020 139,685 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2018 133,771 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated slight nic (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 126,377 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 125,047 miles

front brake pads wearing low

offside front outer c.v gaiter perished

rear silencer exhaust joint in poor condition

Fail 13 Sep 2016 125,047 miles

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

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

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

front brake pads wearing low

offside front outer c.v gaiter perished

rear silencer exhaust joint in poor condition

Pass 24 Sep 2015 111,326 miles

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

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

Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive offside & nearside (5.2.6)

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

Rear coil spring corroded offside & nearside (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust system deteriorated

Fail 23 Sep 2015 111,326 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive offside & nearside (5.2.6)

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

Rear coil spring corroded offside & nearside (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 6 Oct 2014 96,329 miles

catalyst heat sheild loose

offside front tyre wearing low on inner edge

wiperblades deteriorating

Pass 4 Oct 2013 80,487 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2012 73,892 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2012 73,759 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 28 Sep 2011 68,882 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2011 68,882 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2010 62,054 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 54,169 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)

no access to rear seat via drivers seat

Pass 3 Oct 2008 47,105 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2008 47,105 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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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RJ55 UPS is a 2005 Audi Tt in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RJ55 UPS, 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 RJ55 UPS registered?

RJ55 UPS is a 2005 Audi Tt, first registered on 26 September 2005.

Is RJ55 UPS safe to buy?

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