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AK55 ETE

2005 Audi Tt

Black Petrol 3189cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

131,656 mi
Last recorded131,656 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Audi Tt72,237 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK55 ETE
MakeAudi
ModelTt
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,189cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 131,656 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2025 131,656 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2024 131,481 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2024 131,481 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2023 130,015 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2022 128,214 miles

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

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

Fail 31 May 2022 128,214 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 7 May 2021 121,352 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Pass 2 Jun 2020 119,751 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 119,619 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 18 Jul 2018 119,544 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 13 Jun 2017 118,886 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2017 118,849 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2016 117,451 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2014 114,938 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2014 114,938 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2013 103,865 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 19 Dec 2013 103,865 miles

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

n/s/r tyre uneven on iner edge

Pass 21 Dec 2012 96,253 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 86,133 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 74,402 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2010 74,402 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 16 Nov 2009 62,397 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2009 62,397 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

advise that both the front and rear discs are lipped

advise that the engine management light is 'on'

advise that the o/s/f tyre has a deep cut in the sidewall

Pass 21 Nov 2008 49,691 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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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AK55 ETE is a 2005 Audi Tt in Black with a 3,189cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 AK55 ETE, 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 AK55 ETE registered?

AK55 ETE is a 2005 Audi Tt, first registered on 10 September 2005.

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