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Y888 RED

2005 Audi Tt

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

71,855 mi
Last recorded71,855 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Audi Tt72,237 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY888 RED
MakeAudi
ModelTt
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 71,855 miles

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 14 Jan 2026 71,855 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 30 Jan 2025 66,870 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2024 63,349 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2024 63,349 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2023 58,740 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2022 55,438 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Jan 2022 55,415 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outside wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2021 51,116 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2019 47,496 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 41,600 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2017 35,888 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 30,217 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 23,261 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 21,162 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2014 20,368 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2014 20,368 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2013 17,894 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 16,398 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 14,131 miles

offside and nearside front and rear tyre have cracking to side walls

Pass 1 Sep 2010 12,489 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 10,138 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 7,222 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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Y888 RED is a 2005 Audi Tt in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 Y888 RED, 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 Y888 RED registered?

Y888 RED is a 2005 Audi Tt, first registered on 23 September 2005.

Is Y888 RED safe to buy?

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