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YK55 XDL

2005 Audi Tt

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

104,247 mi
Last recorded104,247 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Audi Tt72,237 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK55 XDL
MakeAudi
ModelTt
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2025 104,247 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2025 103,483 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 12 Nov 2024 97,375 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2023 95,030 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2023 95,030 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working 434 (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working 434 (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2022 92,093 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 87,833 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 85,367 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 82,666 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 76,797 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40/zr18 92w xl budget (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2017 73,472 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2017 73,409 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2016 70,192 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2016 70,191 miles

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

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)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 62,805 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 54,936 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 21 Aug 2014 54,936 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2013 48,890 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2012 43,476 miles

osf and nsf lower suspension arm bushes starting to deteriate

Fail 31 Aug 2011 40,762 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2011 40,762 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 36,360 miles

front discs rusty

Pass 2 Sep 2009 30,145 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 23,512 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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YK55 XDL is a 2005 Audi Tt in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YK55 XDL, 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 YK55 XDL registered?

YK55 XDL is a 2005 Audi Tt, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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