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RN54 ZDO

2005 Audi Tt

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2025
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

152,190 mi
Last recorded152,190 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 Audi Tt72,237 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN54 ZDO
MakeAudi
ModelTt
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2024 152,190 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 18 Nov 2024 152,190 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and offside rear before and after flexi pipes corroded and covered in factory coating (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 148,530 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2021 148,530 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Mid-pipe Flange (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2020 144,789 miles

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Seat belts and corresponding seats missing

Fail 20 May 2020 144,777 miles

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Offside Rear Axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Seat Belts and Corresponding Seats Missing

Pass 4 Mar 2019 139,829 miles

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

slight corrosion on front and rear suspension arms

Pass 26 Jan 2018 135,629 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2018 135,629 miles

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Limited movement O/S caliper arm.

Sight drag O/S front wheel

Pass 9 Feb 2017 129,077 miles

Tyres on vehicle should be fitted to a 7 1/2 J RIM Rim fitted to this vehicle are 8J AND REQUIRE A TYRE SIZE 225/40/18

Fail 7 Feb 2017 129,075 miles

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure wiring junction box should be secured to battery (1.9.2a)

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Tyres on vehicle should be fitted to a 7 1/2 J RIM Rim fitted to this vehicle are 8J AND REQUIRE A TYRE SIZE 225/40/18

Pass 3 Feb 2016 124,401 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2016 124,401 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2015 119,186 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 114,720 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2014 114,720 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

underguard insecure

Pass 4 Feb 2013 109,199 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2013 109,199 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 6 Feb 2012 105,971 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2012 105,971 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Suspension arm locating pin retaining device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 3 Feb 2011 102,687 miles

Oil leak

Pass 3 Feb 2010 97,287 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 2 Feb 2009 86,960 miles

front NO plate craked

slight corosion on front and rear brake discs

Fail 9 Feb 2008 82,401 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2008 82,401 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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RN54 ZDO is a 2005 Audi Tt in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 RN54 ZDO, 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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RN54 ZDO is a 2005 Audi Tt, first registered on 1 February 2005.

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