2005 Audi TT · 13,227 MOT tests
2005 Audi TT reliability
2005 Audi TTs fail 38.9% of first MOT tests, 10% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 16 of 23 TT years (13,227 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Audi TTs: 22.6%)
- 38.9%
- first-time fail rate (all Audi TTs: 22.6%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 10% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 18
- 98,638
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 18
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 13,227
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2005 against the years either side
- 2004 cars: 10% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2005 car does better)
- 2006 cars: 14% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2005 car does worse)
- Weak spot: seat belts and airbags, 4.7% of tests fail here (71% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: windscreen, wipers and mirrors, 56% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2005 car carries a 54 plate (January–February 2005), or a 05 plate (March–August 2005), or a 55 plate (September–December 2005).
Common problems
What fails on a 2005 Audi TT
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics17.5%
- Suspension15%
- Brakes10.3%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks9.2%
- Body, chassis and structure8.2%
- Tyres6.3%
- Seat belts and airbags4.7%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Position lamp not working 6.86%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Coil spring fractured or broken 5.38%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Engine warning light inoperative or lit 5.13%
An engine warning light that is lit or not working can hide faults, so diagnosis is needed before buying.
CV joint boot split or insecure 4.37%
A split CV boot lets dirt in and grease out, so the joint wears and may need full replacement.
Airbag warning lamp shows fault 3.87%
A lit airbag warning means the airbag system may not deploy in a crash, so it needs diagnosing and repairing.
Suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn 3.42%
Worn suspension arm bushes allow the wheel to move unpredictably, affecting steering, handling and tyre wear.
Common advisories
Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (16.79%) · Brake pipes corroded and greasy (14.29%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (12.72%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (11.82%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (7.65%) · Coil spring showing some corrosion (7.43%)
Other years
Every Audi TT year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2005 Audi TT reliable?
2005 Audi TTs fail 38.9% of first MOT tests, 10% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 16 of 23 TT years (13,227 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2005 Audi TT MOT?
Most often position lamp not working (6.86% of tests), coil spring fractured or broken (5.38% of tests), engine warning light inoperative or lit (5.13% of tests).
How many miles should a 2005 Audi TT have done?
At its MOT aged about 18, a typical 2005 Audi TT shows 98,638 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2005 car?
A car first registered in 2005 carries a 54 plate (January–February 2005), or a 05 plate (March–August 2005), or a 55 plate (September–December 2005).
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