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TT05 SLJ

2005 Audi Tt

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

114,899 mi
Last recorded114,899 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Audi Tt72,237 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTT05 SLJ
MakeAudi
ModelTt
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 114,899 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2025 107,082 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Fail 21 Jun 2025 106,618 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2024 97,329 miles

Nearside Front 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))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2023 86,991 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2023 86,979 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Jul 2022 77,180 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2021 76,675 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 76,119 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 31 May 2019 75,276 miles
Fail 31 May 2019 75,276 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 74,920 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2018 74,904 miles

Electronic stability system switch faulty (3.4.5)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Outer Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% bulb not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 6 Feb 2017 67,206 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2017 67,206 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 51,295 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 44,651 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2014 44,651 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2013 38,089 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2013 38,089 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 32,207 miles

both front tyre worn and perishing close to legal limit

both rear tyres perishing very close to excess

front and rear inner brake pads look worn

plastic covers fitted

Pass 29 Sep 2011 25,554 miles

both front tyres perished very close to excess

both rear tyres perishing

front inner brake pads look worn

plastic covers fitted

Pass 10 Sep 2010 21,079 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 15,785 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 13,867 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 12,660 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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TT05 SLJ is a 2005 Audi Tt in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 TT05 SLJ, 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 TT05 SLJ registered?

TT05 SLJ is a 2005 Audi Tt, first registered on 7 April 2005.

Is TT05 SLJ safe to buy?

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