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SF05 XAT

2005 Audi Tt

Blue Petrol 3189cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

130,249 mi
Last recorded130,249 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Audi Tt72,237 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF05 XAT
MakeAudi
ModelTt
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,189cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 130,249 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2026 130,188 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2025 116,562 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2025 116,562 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2024 110,608 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2023 109,510 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2022 105,372 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2021 100,259 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Feb 2021 100,259 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/40/18 92W XL (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2020 99,320 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))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2019 97,454 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2019 97,454 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2018 89,563 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 82,368 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp has a bad connection.

Nearside Rear Lower Registration lamp dim.

Pass 12 Feb 2016 74,728 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 66,582 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Feb 2014 59,520 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 54,475 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 52,180 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 49,108 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 47,404 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2010 43,891 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2010 43,891 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2009 34,761 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 33,108 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2009 33,107 miles

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

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

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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SF05 XAT is a 2005 Audi Tt in Blue with a 3,189cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 SF05 XAT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SF05 XAT registered?

SF05 XAT is a 2005 Audi Tt, first registered on 22 March 2005.

Is SF05 XAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for SF05 XAT shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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