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S40 RNS

2005 Audi Tt

Silver Petrol 3189cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

73,055 mi
Last recorded73,055 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Audi Tt72,237 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS40 RNS
MakeAudi
ModelTt
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,189cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 73,055 miles

Rear shock covers corroded

Rear suspension arms corroded

Fail 5 Mar 2026 73,055 miles

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

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

Rear shock covers corroded

Rear suspension arms corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2025 69,465 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2025 69,465 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/40/18 92y (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Feb 2024 67,006 miles

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

Rear shock covers corroded

Fail 26 Feb 2024 67,006 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded part of flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded part of flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/40/18 92y (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear shock covers corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2023 64,678 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 62,522 miles

Rear shock covers insecure

Fail 22 Feb 2022 62,522 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear shock covers insecure

Pass 2 Mar 2021 58,913 miles

Front suspension bushes perished

Offside Front tyre wearing on inside

Pass 20 Mar 2020 56,985 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Mar 2020 56,902 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 54,101 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2019 54,101 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken off side rear broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Position lamp not working near side front not working (4.2.1 (a))

Position lamp not working off side front not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 50,224 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 45,003 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2016 41,334 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 35,622 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 27,089 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2013 20,035 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 19,216 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2011 17,511 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 15,191 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 11,521 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 10,599 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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S40 RNS is a 2005 Audi Tt in Silver with a 3,189cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 S40 RNS, 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 S40 RNS registered?

S40 RNS is a 2005 Audi Tt, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is S40 RNS safe to buy?

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