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SY05 VRL

2005 Audi Tt

Blue Petrol 3189cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

56,683 mi
Last recorded56,683 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Audi Tt72,237 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY05 VRL
MakeAudi
ModelTt
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,189cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 56,683 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

rust slight corrosion to steering, suspension, body and chassis items

Pass 31 Mar 2025 56,074 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

rust slight corrosion to steering, suspension, body and chassis items

Fail 31 Mar 2025 56,065 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

rust slight corrosion to steering, suspension, body and chassis items

Pass 21 Mar 2024 54,747 miles

Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

slight corrosion to steering, suspension, body, brake and chassis items

Fail 19 Mar 2024 54,740 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

slight corrosion to steering, suspension, body, brake and chassis items

Pass 9 Mar 2023 53,137 miles

slight corrosion to steering, suspension, body, brake and chassis items

slight play in steering/suspension rubbers/joints

Pass 10 Mar 2022 51,927 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 50,338 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2021 50,338 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 48,450 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 47,838 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 46,256 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2018 46,240 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 45,948 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 44,923 miles

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

Offside Rear slight bind

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Nov 2015 43,589 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded going to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded going to hose (3.6.B.2c)

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 25 Nov 2015 43,588 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure on inner wall (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded going to hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded going to hose (3.6.B.2c)

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 20 Nov 2014 41,928 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 41,053 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 15 Nov 2013 41,053 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2012 40,613 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2012 40,613 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Nov 2011 39,124 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2011 39,124 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2010 32,440 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2010 32,440 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2009 21,104 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 15,932 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Apr 2008 15,932 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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SY05 VRL is a 2005 Audi Tt in Blue with a 3,189cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 SY05 VRL, 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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SY05 VRL is a 2005 Audi Tt, first registered on 29 March 2005.

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