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GW55 XSD

2005 Audi Tt

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2025
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

109,397 mi
Last recorded109,397 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Audi Tt72,237 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGW55 XSD
MakeAudi
ModelTt
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Fail 19 Dec 2025 109,397 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2024 105,923 miles

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

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

both rear shock absorbers very rusty

Fail 5 Apr 2024 105,923 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe split (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

both rear shock absorbers very rusty

Pass 6 Apr 2023 101,008 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre pipe joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 6 Apr 2023 101,007 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (on inside) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre pipe joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front hub cracked

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

Pass 9 Apr 2022 96,434 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2022 96,434 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Mar 2021 91,401 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) (inner track rod) ()

Fail 22 Mar 2021 91,401 miles

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) (inner track rod) ()

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both steering rack gaitors twisted

Pass 21 Mar 2020 88,393 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2019 83,143 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2019 83,143 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 77,854 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 4 Apr 2018 77,854 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 10 Apr 2017 72,627 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 66,314 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2016 66,310 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 62,425 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 54,344 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2014 54,342 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 Jan 2014 51,792 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 18 Jan 2013 47,540 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 Jan 2012 42,542 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 19 Jan 2012 42,512 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Jan 2011 35,895 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 Jan 2010 30,716 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 21,920 miles

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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GW55 XSD is a 2005 Audi Tt in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 GW55 XSD, 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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GW55 XSD is a 2005 Audi Tt, first registered on 13 September 2005.

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