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TT53 AJL

2005 Audi Tt

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

112,957 mi
Last recorded112,957 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Audi Tt72,237 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTT53 AJL
MakeAudi
ModelTt
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 112,957 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2024 110,272 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Oct 2024 110,265 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2023 108,459 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2023 108,457 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 106,383 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2022 106,383 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2021 104,158 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2021 104,144 miles

Electronic stability control switch not functioning correctly (7.12 (d))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Oct 2020 101,247 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 98,135 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2019 98,134 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached bolts not locked (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Oct 2018 95,394 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2018 95,371 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 92,106 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2017 91,167 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter heat cover damaged /snap

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

Offside Front Drivers seat dosn't tilt

Pass 15 Apr 2016 87,506 miles

Drivers seat dosn`t tilt

Fail 15 Apr 2016 87,506 miles

Drivers seat dosn`t tilt

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

Pass 14 Apr 2015 82,605 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Apr 2015 82,605 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

ESP light on dash

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres feathering

exhaust system deteriorated

front tyres worn on shoulders

offside rear tyre has cuts in sidewalls but not showing cords

Pass 3 Apr 2014 78,818 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2014 78,818 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2013 69,993 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 2 Apr 2012 64,225 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Apr 2012 64,225 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Mar 2011 49,555 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 31 Mar 2010 30,378 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 30,378 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Aug 2009 26,083 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 25,814 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 20,191 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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TT53 AJL is a 2005 Audi Tt in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 TT53 AJL, 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 TT53 AJL registered?

TT53 AJL is a 2005 Audi Tt, first registered on 26 May 2005.

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