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YG05 KNJ

2005 Audi Tt

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

139,166 mi
Last recorded139,166 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Audi Tt72,237 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG05 KNJ
MakeAudi
ModelTt
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 139,166 miles

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

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both lamps (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s and n/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2025 138,740 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both lamps (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

all springs corroded

Pass 13 Jun 2024 138,181 miles

Coil spring corroded Both front and both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective NS and OS lens frosted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule NS and OS (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2023 135,023 miles

Coil spring corroded Both front and both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective NS and OS lens are frosted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing NS and OS outer casings are corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Jun 2022 134,219 miles

Coil spring corroded Both front and both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NS and OS rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective NS and OS lens are frosted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Surface corrosion on the NS and OS front suspension arms and the rear subframe

Pass 3 Jun 2021 133,611 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively NS and OS (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded NS and OS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear under tray loose/insecure on the OS

Fail 3 Jun 2021 133,611 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective Centre exhaust mount broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively NS and OS (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded NS and OS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear under tray loose/insecure on the OS

Pass 16 May 2020 130,931 miles

Nearside Rear Reversing light not working.

Rear Coil spring corroded Both near and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 May 2020 130,931 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush peeling away from housing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Leaves smears (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Reversing light not working.

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated 225 40 18 92W XL Constancy (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush starting to peel away from housing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Leaves smears (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both near and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 May 2019 127,456 miles
Fail 10 May 2019 127,456 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner excessive tyre wear

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

Pass 11 May 2018 125,600 miles

Offside Rear tyre just on legal limit

Offside Rear undertray loose

engine cover and undertray fitted some items not seen

engine management light on dash is on

Fail 11 May 2018 125,600 miles

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both rears excessively corroded inner surfaces (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear tyre just on legal limit

Offside Rear undertray loose

engine cover and undertray fitted some items not seen

engine management light on dash is on

Pass 8 May 2017 123,513 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 119,947 miles

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

Fail 29 Feb 2016 119,585 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2015 102,685 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2014 84,903 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front brake discs inner faces coroded

Pass 14 Mar 2013 68,356 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 10 Feb 2012 59,072 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 3 Mar 2011 52,485 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 50,508 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 47,990 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2009 47,889 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2008 44,899 miles

middle exhaust mounting detached

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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YG05 KNJ is a 2005 Audi Tt in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 YG05 KNJ, 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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YG05 KNJ is a 2005 Audi Tt, first registered on 4 March 2005.

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