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YY05 SSO

2005 Audi Tt

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

109,812 mi
Last recorded109,812 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Audi Tt72,237 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY05 SSO
MakeAudi
ModelTt
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2025 109,812 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2023 108,430 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 May 2020 104,975 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 103,673 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2018 103,673 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Aug 2017 100,287 miles

EML illuminated

Nearside Rear tyre worn smooth on inside edge

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre worn smooth on inside edge

Pass 15 Jul 2016 98,344 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2016 98,344 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 94,631 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Jun 2015 94,629 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Brake pad warning light on

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

Pass 8 Apr 2014 83,639 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Apr 2014 83,639 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Apr 2013 77,695 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Apr 2013 77,695 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre has cuts on inner side wall

Pass 11 Apr 2012 73,340 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn on inner

Pass 29 Mar 2011 66,492 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 60,311 miles

cut in inner side wall of o/s/r tyre

Fail 26 Mar 2010 60,311 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

cut in inner side wall of o/s/r tyre

Pass 26 May 2009 55,017 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 May 2008 46,560 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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YY05 SSO is a 2005 Audi Tt in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YY05 SSO, 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 YY05 SSO registered?

YY05 SSO is a 2005 Audi Tt, first registered on 23 May 2005.

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