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YT05 JKX

2005 Audi Tt

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

115,418 mi
Last recorded115,418 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Audi Tt72,237 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT05 JKX
MakeAudi
ModelTt
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2025 115,418 miles

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

Shock casing corroded All

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front And Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Wishbones Front both sides corroded

Fail 4 Oct 2025 115,418 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

Shock casing corroded All

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front And Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Wishbones Front both sides corroded

Pass 9 Oct 2024 112,841 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 27 Sep 2024 112,724 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested tyres (1.2.1 (g))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Tyre obviously under inflated all (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 30 Sep 2023 108,646 miles

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 104,499 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 103,676 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2021 103,672 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2020 102,539 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2019 100,523 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2018 96,343 miles

slight corrosion to centre and rear exhaust

Pass 30 Sep 2017 93,329 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside and offside (4.1.E.1)

corrosion to centre exhaust

engine management light on

Pass 26 Sep 2016 91,343 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside and offside (4.1.E.1)

engine management light on

slight smear nearside wiper

Fail 26 Sep 2016 91,343 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside and offside (4.1.E.1)

engine management light on

slight smear nearside wiper

Pass 3 Oct 2015 89,553 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2014 87,327 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust center mounting corroded and snapped (exhaust still insecure)

offside headlamp main beam bulb incorrectly fitted and light output reduced

Fail 27 Sep 2014 87,210 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust center mounting corroded and snapped (exhaust still insecure)

offside headlamp main beam bulb incorrectly fitted and light output reduced

Pass 24 Sep 2013 76,267 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Feb 2013 68,213 miles

exhaust center bracket adrift but exhaust secure

Fail 5 Feb 2013 68,213 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

exhaust center bracket adrift but exhaust secure

Pass 16 Feb 2012 61,909 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 55,360 miles

exhaust centre bracket broken but exhaust still secure

Fail 18 Jan 2011 55,352 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a) DANGEROUS

air bag lamp on dash

exhaust centre mounting cradle fractured but exhaust still secure

rear discs heavily corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2010 52,039 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 47,335 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 40,020 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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YT05 JKX is a 2005 Audi Tt in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 YT05 JKX, 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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YT05 JKX is a 2005 Audi Tt, first registered on 23 March 2005.

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