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YM05 MHL

2005 Audi Tt

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

199,955 mi
Last recorded199,955 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Audi Tt72,237 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM05 MHL
MakeAudi
ModelTt
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 199,955 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both fronts (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Fail 3 Sep 2025 199,948 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both fronts (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2024 196,527 miles

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

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

Offside Rear tyre perishing

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

both headlights deteriorated

Pass 31 Aug 2023 192,686 miles

Nearside Front suspension arm rear bush splitting

Nearside Rear tyre edge wear

Offside Rear brake disc corroded

all four tyres perishing

Fail 24 Aug 2023 192,611 miles

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

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

Nearside Front suspension arm rear bush splitting

Nearside Rear tyre edge wear

Offside Rear brake disc corroded

all four tyres perishing

Pass 22 Aug 2022 188,227 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 179,444 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 173,154 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2019 166,726 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Aug 2019 166,721 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2018 153,237 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 145,277 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2017 145,277 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner edge split and worn (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 139,185 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2016 139,183 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2015 132,700 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 126,560 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2013 119,892 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 113,768 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2011 107,821 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2011 107,821 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2010 94,416 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 81,476 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2009 81,476 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear wing damaged

Pass 30 Jul 2008 51,789 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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YM05 MHL is a 2005 Audi Tt in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 YM05 MHL, 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 YM05 MHL registered?

YM05 MHL is a 2005 Audi Tt, first registered on 28 July 2005.

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