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YK55 XGU

2005 Audi Tt

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

111,750 mi
Last recorded111,750 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Audi Tt72,237 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 111,750 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2024 110,845 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2023 109,998 miles

Exhaust splash shield missing,engine under tray missing.

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

Fail 5 Jun 2023 109,997 miles

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

Exhaust splash shield missing,engine under tray missing.

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

Pass 1 Jun 2022 109,395 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2022 109,389 miles

Emissions not tested Due to exhaust blow. (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Handbrake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2021 108,034 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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))

Offside Rear axle is becoming corroded

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

Pass 1 Jun 2020 107,265 miles

Offside Rear axle is becoming corroded

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

Fail 1 Jun 2020 107,265 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear axle is becoming corroded

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

Pass 27 Jun 2019 106,467 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))

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

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

Fail 27 Jun 2019 106,466 miles

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

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

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))

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2018 103,923 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 95,422 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 86,442 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 83,211 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2015 75,480 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 23 Jan 2014 64,912 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jan 2013 55,364 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2012 42,807 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both front brake discs worn and corroded

Pass 21 Jan 2011 33,604 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2011 33,604 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2009 22,024 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 20,258 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2008 20,258 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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 XGU is a 2005 Audi Tt in Black 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 XGU, 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 XGU registered?

YK55 XGU is a 2005 Audi Tt, first registered on 23 September 2005.

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