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RV55 XCG

2005 Audi Tt

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

74,925 mi
Last recorded74,925 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 Audi Tt72,237 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2025 74,925 miles

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

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

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

corrosion on nearside rear brake disc

nearside front top suspension mount worn

rear axle beam corroded

Fail 17 Feb 2025 74,925 miles

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

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

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

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

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

corrosion on nearside rear brake disc

nearside front top suspension mount worn

rear axle beam corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2024 73,494 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

nearside front top suspension mount worn

nearside rear brake discs corroded

offside front outer driveshaft gaiter perished and slight grease leak

Pass 21 Oct 2022 69,957 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2021 67,345 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 19 Oct 2020 65,043 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 62,171 miles

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

offside front tyre wearing outer edge

Fail 15 Oct 2019 62,171 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

offside front tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 8 Nov 2018 59,360 miles

Nearside Front tyre is wearing on the inner edge

Fail 5 Nov 2018 59,324 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre is wearing on the inner edge

Pass 1 Nov 2017 56,283 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 52,570 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 49,850 miles

engine covers fitted obscuring some engine bay conponents

under trays fitted obscuring some underbody conponents

Pass 15 Apr 2014 45,103 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 42,418 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/f tyre low tread(2.5mm inner tread area)

Fail 4 Apr 2013 42,418 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s/f tyre low tread(2.5mm inner tread area)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 39,404 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2012 39,403 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2011 35,764 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 32,872 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 28,518 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2009 28,518 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Sep 2008 23,365 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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RV55 XCG is a 2005 Audi Tt in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 XCG, 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 XCG registered?

RV55 XCG is a 2005 Audi Tt, first registered on 16 September 2005.

Is RV55 XCG safe to buy?

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