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SC55 DMF

2005 Audi Tt

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

106,946 mi
Last recorded106,946 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 Audi Tt72,237 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC55 DMF
MakeAudi
ModelTt
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2023 106,946 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All underside brake pipes covered in other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both front lens (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 9 Feb 2023 106,942 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side Lever on caliper seized (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All underside brake pipes covered in other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both front lens (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 8 Feb 2022 103,531 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Feb 2022 103,529 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2021 97,825 miles

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

Offside sill damaged.

Fail 8 Feb 2021 97,824 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside sill damaged.

Pass 10 Feb 2020 91,474 miles

Central Exhaust clamp heavily covered with exhaust paste.

Centre to rear exhaust incorrectly fitted.

Fail 17 Jan 2020 91,470 miles

Front Service brake excessively binding Both. (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively binding Both. (1.2.1 (f))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 88,183 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front windsrceen wipers operating slowly

Offside Front brake has a slight bind

Offside Rear brake has a slight bind

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

o/s and n/s front struts have play at the upper attachment

Pass 16 Jan 2018 82,716 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 15 Jan 2018 82,712 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 75,199 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2016 64,826 miles

Engine covers & undertrays fitted obscuring some testable items from view

Pass 17 Jul 2015 61,930 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jul 2015 61,905 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2014 57,659 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 51,307 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 49,019 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Sep 2012 48,992 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Nov 2011 42,172 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 35,408 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 29,573 miles

Cut on nearside front tyre - no cord exposed

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Dec 2008 22,672 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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SC55 DMF 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 69.6%.

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 SC55 DMF, 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 SC55 DMF registered?

SC55 DMF is a 2005 Audi Tt, first registered on 29 December 2005.

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