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YR05 ZHL

2005 Audi Tt

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

128,607 mi
Last recorded128,607 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Audi Tt72,237 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR05 ZHL
MakeAudi
ModelTt
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 128,607 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 23 Jun 2025 128,606 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill as marked (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 May 2024 125,291 miles

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

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill. (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside and offside. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Apr 2024 125,291 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Nearside and offside trailing arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. Nearside and offside. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill. (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside and offside. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2023 122,292 miles

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

Offside sill and wing corroded

Fail 27 Apr 2023 122,291 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside sill and wing corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2022 118,473 miles

Rear both brake pipes slightly corroded

both front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 7 Jun 2021 110,145 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both os and ns front to rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both os and ns rear rake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 7 Jun 2021 110,145 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both os and ns front to rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both os and ns rear rake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp aim too low both os and ns (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 May 2019 97,777 miles

blow on exhaust rear box

rear tyres wearing on edge

Pass 17 May 2018 88,288 miles

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

play in osf track rod end

Pass 17 May 2017 79,045 miles
Fail 5 May 2017 78,948 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2016 76,585 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 72,747 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2014 64,910 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 58,028 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 52,605 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2011 46,490 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 36,859 miles

o/s/f lower suspension arm rear bush pulling out slightly

o/s/r/ tyre mis shapen and no tread on inner edge

Fail 8 Mar 2010 36,859 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

o/s/f lower suspension arm rear bush pulling out slightly

o/s/r/ tyre mis shapen and no tread on inner edge

Pass 18 Mar 2009 27,082 miles

Left hand rear tyre is bald on both outer edges. It is strongly recommended that this tyre is replaced immediately

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

Pass 22 Mar 2008 20,466 miles

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

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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YR05 ZHL is a 2005 Audi Tt in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 YR05 ZHL, 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 YR05 ZHL registered?

YR05 ZHL is a 2005 Audi Tt, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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