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SW52 JLW

2005 Audi Tt

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

100,311 mi
Last recorded100,311 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Audi Tt72,237 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW52 JLW
MakeAudi
ModelTt
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 100,311 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2024 95,079 miles

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

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

Under trays fitted restricting component inspection

Pass 8 Dec 2023 91,842 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2023 91,842 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 86,212 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 82,633 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 81,264 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2020 81,257 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2019 73,423 miles

Nearside Front and offside suspension arm rubber deteriorated

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

Fail 9 May 2019 73,422 miles

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

Nearside Front and offside suspension arm rubber deteriorated

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

Pass 14 May 2018 58,949 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Sep 2017 58,344 miles

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

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

both front brake discs corroded on inside

front suspension rusty

Pass 2 Sep 2016 55,016 miles

Front FRONT BRAKE DISC,S RUSTY ON INER FACE

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

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

Rear AXLE BUSHES CRAKING

Fail 2 Sep 2016 55,016 miles

Front FRONT BRAKE DISC,S RUSTY ON INER FACE

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

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

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

Rear AXLE BUSHES CRAKING

Pass 8 Sep 2015 52,013 miles

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

Front cat heatshield loose

Nearside Rear tyre perished

centre exhaust mount corroded

Fail 7 Sep 2015 52,012 miles

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

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

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

Front cat heatshield loose

Nearside Rear tyre perished

centre exhaust mount corroded

Pass 20 Jul 2014 47,993 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 43,292 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 42,146 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 39,484 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2010 37,947 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 16 Sep 2010 37,947 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 31,724 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 26,593 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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SW52 JLW is a 2005 Audi Tt in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SW52 JLW, 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 SW52 JLW registered?

SW52 JLW is a 2005 Audi Tt, first registered on 16 March 2005.

Is SW52 JLW safe to buy?

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