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DE55 VWS

2005 Audi Tt

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 May 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

91,663 mi
Last recorded91,663 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Audi Tt72,237 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE55 VWS
MakeAudi
ModelTt
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 91,663 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Splitting around control arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Splitting around control arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2025 90,963 miles

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

both front discs corroded

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 4 Apr 2024 90,147 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2024 90,147 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2023 89,051 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2023 89,051 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2021 89,037 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2020 88,104 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2019 87,715 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Sep 2019 87,715 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Oct 2018 86,056 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 85,647 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2017 85,647 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2016 84,853 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 82,524 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 80,285 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2014 80,285 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 4 Oct 2013 77,999 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 75,491 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 73,802 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2011 73,802 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Sep 2010 69,909 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 65,155 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 49,815 miles

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

rear brakes in poor condition

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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DE55 VWS is a 2005 Audi Tt in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DE55 VWS, 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 DE55 VWS registered?

DE55 VWS is a 2005 Audi Tt, first registered on 15 November 2005.

Is DE55 VWS safe to buy?

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