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S16 DSF

2005 Audi Tt

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

89,582 mi
Last recorded89,582 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Audi Tt72,237 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS16 DSF
MakeAudi
ModelTt
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 89,582 miles

rear seats removed

rear subframe corroded

undertray fitted blocking inspection

Pass 13 May 2025 89,504 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear seats removed

undertrays fitted blocking inspection

Fail 13 May 2025 89,504 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear seats removed

undertrays fitted blocking inspection

Pass 1 May 2024 89,337 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2023 89,039 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 88,994 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 88,574 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 86,720 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 86,327 miles

both rear tyres have damage to inner side walls

patches of general underbody corrosion

Pass 6 Oct 2017 85,441 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

engine management light on

Fail 6 Oct 2017 85,441 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear join (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

engine management light on

Pass 13 Oct 2016 82,907 miles

e m l light on

engine covers fitted

heat shield of exhaust lose

Fail 13 Oct 2016 82,905 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement binding (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

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

Rear under trays insecure

e m l light on

engine covers fitted

heat shield of exhaust lose

Pass 28 Feb 2015 73,983 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2014 67,142 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2012 59,466 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2012 59,447 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2011 55,781 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 52,539 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 51,130 miles

front discs worn

Pass 1 Aug 2009 43,076 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 32,193 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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S16 DSF is a 2005 Audi Tt in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S16 DSF, 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 S16 DSF registered?

S16 DSF is a 2005 Audi Tt, first registered on 15 September 2005.

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