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SE05 ESF

2005 Audi Tt

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

103,493 mi
Last recorded103,493 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Audi Tt72,237 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE05 ESF
MakeAudi
ModelTt
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 103,493 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 19 Nov 2024 102,351 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2023 101,193 miles

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

Fail 11 Dec 2023 101,193 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2022 99,112 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2021 95,969 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2021 95,968 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2020 92,064 miles

both front lower suspension arm bushes very poor advise replacing

front brake discs poor

Pass 31 Oct 2019 89,042 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2018 82,722 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2017 76,237 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2017 76,237 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 15 May 2017 72,500 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 28 May 2016 66,023 miles
Fail 27 May 2016 66,023 miles

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

Front both inside edges

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

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

Offside Rear cracked/perished

Pass 3 Nov 2015 64,487 miles

top covers fitted to engine compartment

Fail 31 Oct 2015 64,486 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no beam pattern (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened heavily corroded (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no beam pattern (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Inner brake caliper has restricted free movement brake clipper guide pins all seized (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front brake application uneven brake application uneven across axle on application 52% out (3.7.B.2)

top covers fitted to engine compartment

Pass 31 Oct 2014 62,546 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 60,116 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 53,443 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 51,910 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 28 Jun 2012 51,908 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 47,408 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 47,408 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 15 Apr 2010 44,134 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 38,340 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Jul 2008 29,415 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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SE05 ESF 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 74.1%.

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 SE05 ESF, 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 SE05 ESF registered?

SE05 ESF is a 2005 Audi Tt, first registered on 21 July 2005.

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