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RV55 PYJ

2005 Audi Tt

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

145,402 mi
Last recorded145,402 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Audi Tt72,237 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV55 PYJ
MakeAudi
ModelTt
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 145,402 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Nov 2025 145,405 miles

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

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

Fail 15 Oct 2025 145,394 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge STRONG ADVISE (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge STRONG ADVISE (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Sep 2025 145,360 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

n/s rear tyre worn badly inner edge

o/s rear tyre worn badly inner edge on 2mm

rear discs corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2024 139,515 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2023 136,780 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2023 136,780 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2022 135,726 miles

Coolant leak Undertray restricting full inspection, of cause. ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone, inner rearmost, also O/S/F the same. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material And O/S/R also, to exposed steel surfaces, but not excessive yet. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Beam axle, inc attached suspension/braking components, showing corrosion, to exposed steel surfaces

Rear Exhaust silencer welded steel support bracket corroded badly, but still secure.

Pass 16 Jun 2021 130,653 miles

Coolant leak small ()

General corrosion to underside of vehicle

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jun 2021 130,653 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Coolant leak small ()

General corrosion to underside of vehicle

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2020 125,738 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear mounting bush deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear mounting bush deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 120,245 miles

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

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

Rear seat belts not cheecked

Pass 22 Jun 2018 115,256 miles

Rear seat belts not checked

centre exhaust clamps corroded two of-----cat heat shield loose----exhaust come adrift centre exhaust bracket---

Pass 1 Aug 2017 113,642 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2016 111,783 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 109,482 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2014 104,643 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

corrosion to rear brake disc;s

Fail 4 Aug 2014 104,604 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

corrosion to rear brake disc;s

Pass 5 Aug 2013 99,614 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 92,521 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2011 85,125 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 79,637 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 66,039 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 54,006 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2008 54,006 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside outer cv boot pin holed

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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RV55 PYJ is a 2005 Audi Tt in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 RV55 PYJ, 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 RV55 PYJ registered?

RV55 PYJ is a 2005 Audi Tt, first registered on 19 September 2005.

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