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SM05 YAH

2005 Audi Tt

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,172 mi
Last recorded95,172 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2022
Typical for 2005 Audi Tt72,237 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM05 YAH
MakeAudi
ModelTt
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2022 95,172 miles

both headlights are deteriorated

Pass 20 May 2021 94,238 miles
Fail 17 May 2021 94,231 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 21 May 2020 93,289 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2019 85,496 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 77,800 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre worn inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 20 Jul 2017 73,027 miles

Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both inner bushes worn (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear tyre inner edge worn and perish

Fail 11 Jul 2017 73,027 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both inner bushes worn (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear tyre inner edge worn and perish

Pass 7 Jul 2016 69,155 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

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

Fail 7 Jul 2016 69,155 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

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

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

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2015 63,123 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Jul 2015 63,122 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jul 2014 56,408 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Jul 2013 50,308 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2013 50,308 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2012 45,290 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 40,556 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2011 40,555 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jan 2011 38,653 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 31,183 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 27,431 miles

front tyres on wear bars

Fail 31 Jul 2009 27,431 miles

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

front tyres on wear bars

Pass 22 Jul 2008 20,265 miles
Fail 30 May 2008 19,192 miles

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

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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SM05 YAH is a 2005 Audi Tt in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SM05 YAH, 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 SM05 YAH registered?

SM05 YAH is a 2005 Audi Tt, first registered on 31 May 2005.

Is SM05 YAH safe to buy?

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