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HJ55 VSU

2005 Audi Tt

Black Petrol 3189cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

162,700 mi
Last recorded162,700 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Audi Tt72,237 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ55 VSU
MakeAudi
ModelTt
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,189cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 162,700 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2025 160,360 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Apr 2025 160,360 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2024 159,226 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 156,747 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 27 Sep 2022 156,747 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 150,942 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 144,514 miles

Covers fitted

Pass 11 Sep 2019 139,224 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2019 139,207 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2018 130,855 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 121,771 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2016 113,980 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 1 Sep 2016 113,980 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 107,210 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 99,405 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2014 99,405 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2013 89,425 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 80,556 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2011 71,819 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 1 Sep 2010 64,049 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Damage to N/S/R tyre outer side wall

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

O/S/R outer brake pad lining is incomplete (about a thrid is missing). Spoke to VOSA to confirm what to do - Pass & advise

Pass 1 Sep 2010 64,049 miles

Damage to N/S/R tyre outer side wall

O/S/R outer brake pad lining is incomplete (about a thrid is missing). Spoke to VOSA to confirm what to do - Pass & advise

Pass 9 Sep 2009 53,205 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Slight damage to N/S/F tyre outer side wall

Fail 9 Sep 2009 53,205 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Slight damage to N/S/F tyre outer side wall

Pass 10 Sep 2008 39,862 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2008 39,862 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre has damage to outerwall

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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HJ55 VSU is a 2005 Audi Tt in Black with a 3,189cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 HJ55 VSU, 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 HJ55 VSU registered?

HJ55 VSU is a 2005 Audi Tt, first registered on 14 September 2005.

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