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RY05 WLJ

2005 Audi Tt

Blue Petrol 3189cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

88,514 mi
Last recorded88,514 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Audi Tt72,237 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY05 WLJ
MakeAudi
ModelTt
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,189cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 88,514 miles

Coil spring corroded NSR & OSR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Exhaust heat shield loose around CATs

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

Pass 18 Feb 2025 83,572 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Dec 2024 83,566 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

ELECTRICAL JUNCTION BOX NEAR N/S/F HEADLAMP NOT FULLY SECURE.

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

SURFACE CORROSION TO SUSPENSION COMPONENTS.

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL TYRES AGE DETERIORATION/CRACKS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Dec 2023 83,263 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 83,003 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded x 2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 9 Aug 2022 82,979 miles

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

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

Rear Service brake excessively binding n/s and o/s (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded x 2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 2 Aug 2021 81,903 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 81,231 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 80,315 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 78,573 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2018 78,570 miles

Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has a loose flange bolt propshaft nut missing! (2.4.G.4c)

Pass 9 Feb 2017 75,642 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2015 65,205 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 9 Oct 2014 53,500 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Oct 2014 53,500 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Oct 2013 52,350 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 50,313 miles

n/s rear tyre signs of perishing

Fail 15 Oct 2012 50,313 miles

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

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

n/s rear tyre signs of perishing

Fail 11 Oct 2012 50,271 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 7 Oct 2011 48,390 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 44,990 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 42,622 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jun 2010 42,622 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2008 23,663 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 WLJ is a 2005 Audi Tt in Blue with a 3,189cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 WLJ, 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 RY05 WLJ registered?

RY05 WLJ is a 2005 Audi Tt, first registered on 28 June 2005.

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