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SM55 BNE

2005 Audi Tt

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

46,560 mi
Last recorded46,560 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2026
Typical for 2005 Audi Tt72,237 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM55 BNE
MakeAudi
ModelTt
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2026 46,560 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2025 45,163 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2024 43,596 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2023 41,613 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2022 39,062 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 5 Sep 2022 39,062 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases backbox (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2021 36,886 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 34,694 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 33,254 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2018 32,724 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2017 32,059 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2017 32,052 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault traction control light on (3.4.1c)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim both (4.2.A.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

corrosion at exhaust center section and rear silencer

Pass 9 Sep 2016 30,796 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 8 Sep 2016 30,794 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/55/16 (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 29,681 miles

OSR Tyre Badly Cracking In Tread

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Aug 2014 28,800 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2014 28,800 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2014 28,796 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Aug 2014 28,791 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Aug 2013 27,472 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 25,352 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 22,359 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 18,821 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 16,080 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 10 Aug 2009 16,080 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Aug 2008 13,116 miles

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

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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SM55 BNE is a 2005 Audi Tt in Blue with a 1,781cc 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 SM55 BNE, 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 SM55 BNE registered?

SM55 BNE is a 2005 Audi Tt, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is SM55 BNE safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM55 BNE 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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