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YK55 XEX

2005 Audi Tt

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

162,239 mi
Last recorded162,239 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Audi Tt72,237 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK55 XEX
MakeAudi
ModelTt
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2021 162,239 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2021 162,235 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases emission not tested (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2020 155,791 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear (6.1.2 (a))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 26 Sep 2020 155,689 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear (6.1.2 (a))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2019 148,376 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both side (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

engine and under covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 12 Oct 2018 142,156 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both side (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

chip on screen

engine and under covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 5 Oct 2018 142,038 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both side (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

chip on screen

engine and under covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 25 Sep 2017 134,218 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil BOTH SIDES FRONT (2.7.3)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2016 123,580 miles

Exhaust centre mount broken.

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

Pass 25 Sep 2015 112,797 miles

both front tyres 2mm

o/s number plate light insecure

Fail 25 Sep 2015 112,797 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

both front tyres 2mm

o/s number plate light insecure

Pass 19 Sep 2014 106,971 miles

Exhaust center and rear mounts are corroding,

Front seat belts slow to retract,

Front tyres are 2.5 and 3mm,

Nearside front seat wont tilt forward,

Pass 28 Sep 2013 87,764 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

small stone chip in windsreen outside zone a

Pass 12 Oct 2012 67,772 miles

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

both front lower arm rear bushes poor

o/s/r coil spring broken but remains secure

Fail 12 Oct 2012 67,772 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

both front lower arm rear bushes poor

o/s/r coil spring broken but remains secure

Pass 14 Oct 2011 53,700 miles

belly pan fitted

damage to screen

drivers seat doesnt tilt forward

wipers slow to clear

Fail 14 Oct 2011 53,700 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

belly pan fitted

damage to screen

drivers seat doesnt tilt forward

exhaust CAT heatsheild loose

wipers slow to clear

Pass 9 Nov 2010 42,460 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 37,502 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 12 Nov 2008 30,625 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 12 Nov 2008 30,625 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 XEX is a 2005 Audi Tt in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YK55 XEX, 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 XEX registered?

YK55 XEX is a 2005 Audi Tt, first registered on 3 October 2005.

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