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EU54 UPJ

2005 Audi Tt

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

141,896 mi
Last recorded141,896 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Audi Tt72,237 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU54 UPJ
MakeAudi
ModelTt
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2025 141,896 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

HEADLAMP AIM DULL BUT BEAM OK

SMALL BLOW ON EXHAUST

Fail 2 Jun 2025 141,893 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases MIDDLE X 2 (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR AT REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested NO BEAM PATTERN (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension locking device missing ARM BALL JOINT NUT LOOSE AND NOT CORRECT (5.3.6 (b))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear AXLE VERY CORRODED

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH ARE VERY CORRODED (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front TRACK ROD TO TIE ROD LOOSE

Offside Front TRACK ROD TO TIE ROD LOOSE

Pass 19 Jun 2023 139,238 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

STEERING WARNING LAMP ON DASH

Pass 14 Jun 2022 127,948 miles
Fail 24 May 2022 127,941 miles

Exhaust system insecure MIDDLE (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension rod insecurely attached TIE ROD LOCKING NUT LOOSE (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing LOW AS WELL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

OIL LEAK

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2021 116,616 miles

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated offside and nearside (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 May 2021 116,614 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated offside and nearside (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2020 105,990 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2019 93,638 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 79,492 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 77,505 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2017

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

Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 68,942 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2015 68,939 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 19 May 2014 66,337 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

nail in nearside rear tyre & low on tread @ 2-3mm

wiper blades juddering

Pass 10 May 2013 59,316 miles

both front tyres low tread

both front, rear wishbone bushes seperating from the rubber

centre exhaust mount unattached but still suporting the exhaust

Fail 3 May 2013 59,189 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

both front tyres low tread

both front, rear wishbone bushes seperating from the rubber

centre exhaust mount unattached but still suporting the exhaust

Pass 5 Apr 2012 52,254 miles

both front wipers smeering

eml light on dash

exhaust centre box bracket broken

Pass 21 Mar 2011 47,296 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 41,027 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 34,339 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2009 34,339 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2008 26,805 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2008 26,805 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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EU54 UPJ is a 2005 Audi Tt in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 EU54 UPJ, 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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EU54 UPJ is a 2005 Audi Tt, first registered on 4 January 2005.

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