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HJ05 VJC

2005 Audi Tt

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

161,110 mi
Last recorded161,110 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Audi Tt72,237 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ05 VJC
MakeAudi
ModelTt
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 161,110 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn close, lower on inner edges and heavily perished (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Nov 2025 161,110 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords also bald inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall and bald inner edge 225/40R18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn close, lower on inner edges and heavily perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jan 2025 158,795 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Front tyres worn close and perished in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Rear tyres worn inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Jan 2025 158,795 miles

Exhaust system insecure Back box loose, clamp deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

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

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Front tyres worn close and perished in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Rear tyres worn inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Feb 2024 156,390 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2023 156,107 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 152,050 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2022 152,050 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 148,099 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2020 144,050 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2019 139,512 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2018 129,829 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 126,033 miles

Nearside Front tyre inner edge bald, no cords visible

Fail 16 Aug 2017 125,426 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front tyre inner edge bald, no cords visible

Pass 25 Aug 2016 115,727 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2016 115,394 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2015 104,525 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 21 Aug 2015 104,525 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 92,519 miles

front wipers smeary in operation

Fail 21 Aug 2014 92,519 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

front wipers smeary in operation

Pass 29 Aug 2013 80,575 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 22 Aug 2013 80,413 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 24 Aug 2012 68,501 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2012 68,501 miles

Nearside 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 24 Aug 2011 56,120 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 56,120 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 46,330 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 32,287 miles

Front number is secured by double sided tape

Pass 16 Feb 2009 29,410 miles

stone chip in front screen zone b

Pass 16 Feb 2008 23,661 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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HJ05 VJC is a 2005 Audi Tt in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 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 HJ05 VJC, 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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HJ05 VJC is a 2005 Audi Tt, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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