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RY05 WBD

2005 Audi Tt

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

149,107 mi
Last recorded149,107 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Audi Tt72,237 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY05 WBD
MakeAudi
ModelTt
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 149,107 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2025 146,945 miles

Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both side (5.3.2 (c))

Hazard warning switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 22 Mar 2025 146,945 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both side (5.3.2 (c))

Hazard warning switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 3 May 2023 139,584 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outside wall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 1 May 2023 139,583 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working both front (3.4 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outside wall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 3 May 2022 135,327 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated cv boot split (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front tyre side wall is damaged

Offside Rear tyre side wall is damaged

Fail 28 Apr 2022 135,327 miles

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

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor pan is damaged (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated cv boot split (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front tyre side wall is damaged

Offside Rear tyre side wall is damaged

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

Pass 21 Jan 2021 134,678 miles

exhaust & disks corroded

Pass 3 May 2019 124,791 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2018 116,924 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2018 116,924 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 115,653 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 114,046 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2016 114,046 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2015 109,744 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit edged off (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 2 Dec 2015 109,744 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit edged off (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2014 91,178 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 27 Sep 2014 91,178 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 85,692 miles

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

exhaust shield loose

no access to rear seats

Pass 28 Sep 2012 79,103 miles

c/o close to limits

lambda on limits

Pass 22 Aug 2011 72,232 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 140,860 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 119,522 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Jul 2010 119,497 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2009 98,417 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2009 98,417 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Sep 2008 74,880 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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RY05 WBD is a 2005 Audi Tt in Blue 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 RY05 WBD, 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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RY05 WBD is a 2005 Audi Tt, first registered on 18 July 2005.

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