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T500 TBT

2005 Audi Tt

Silver Petrol 3189cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

133,019 mi
Last recorded133,019 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Audi Tt72,237 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT500 TBT
MakeAudi
ModelTt
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,189cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 133,019 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 19 Sep 2025 133,016 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Aug 2019 130,954 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2019 130,954 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Aug 2018 121,015 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 109,810 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 100,383 miles

engine management light on

Pass 25 Nov 2015 94,267 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 88,508 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 79,455 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2013 79,454 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Fail 4 Dec 2012 71,679 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Dec 2012 71,679 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Dec 2011 65,713 miles

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

Fail 16 Dec 2011 65,713 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2011 56,597 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2011 56,560 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jan 2010 50,275 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 39,342 miles

n/s/f o/s/f tyres on limit

Pass 22 Jan 2008 29,844 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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T500 TBT is a 2005 Audi Tt in Silver with a 3,189cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 T500 TBT, 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 T500 TBT registered?

T500 TBT is a 2005 Audi Tt, first registered on 20 January 2005.

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