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DV55 LTZ

2005 Audi Tt

Silver Petrol 3189cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

140,330 mi
Last recorded140,330 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Audi Tt72,237 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV55 LTZ
MakeAudi
ModelTt
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,189cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 140,330 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2025 140,289 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Marked with yellow (rear of axle flexy pipe ) (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Marked with yellow (front of axle flexy pipe) (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2024 133,698 miles

Park brake efficiency only just met, requires service/repair

Fail 14 Sep 2024 133,698 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Park brake efficiency only just met, requires service/repair

Pass 9 Oct 2023 133,255 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2022 128,729 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

chip in screen

Fail 7 Oct 2022 128,729 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

chip in screen

Pass 12 Oct 2021 119,178 miles

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

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

chip in windscreen

Fail 12 Oct 2021 119,174 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

chip in windscreen

Pass 10 Sep 2020 107,111 miles

corrosion and wear on front brake discs

corrosion and wear on front brake discs

corrosion on both rear brake pipes BORDERLINE

corrosion on both rear brake pipes BORDERLINE

Fail 10 Sep 2020 107,111 miles

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

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

corrosion and wear on front brake discs

corrosion and wear on front brake discs

corrosion on both rear brake pipes BORDERLINE

corrosion on both rear brake pipes BORDERLINE

Pass 17 Apr 2019 90,911 miles

damage to n/s/f tyre outer wall

n/s/f wishbone rear bush splitting

Fail 17 Apr 2019 90,911 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

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

damage to n/s/f tyre outer wall

n/s/f wishbone rear bush splitting

Pass 28 Apr 2018 80,295 miles

engine management light on

n/s/f & o/s/f wishbone rear bushes splitting

Fail 28 Apr 2018 80,293 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

engine management light on

n/s/f & o/s/f wishbone rear bushes splitting

Pass 11 Apr 2017 68,931 miles

Nearside Front wishbone rear bush splitting

engine management light on

front brake pad wear getting low

Pass 14 Apr 2016 59,273 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 14 Apr 2016 59,273 miles

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

under trays fitted

Pass 23 Jun 2015 54,433 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brake pads worn low

n/s rear shock absorber cover corroded

o/s front tyre wearing low 225/40/18

o/s rear tyre wearing low

service light on

small chip in windscreen

Pass 24 Jun 2014 50,992 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2014 50,987 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2013 48,261 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 45,767 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Nov 2011 42,358 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 38,817 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2009 33,968 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 27,166 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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DV55 LTZ is a 2005 Audi Tt in Silver with a 3,189cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DV55 LTZ, 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 DV55 LTZ registered?

DV55 LTZ is a 2005 Audi Tt, first registered on 16 November 2005.

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