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HJ55 ZMZ

2005 Audi Tt

Black Petrol 3189cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

126,926 mi
Last recorded126,926 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Audi Tt72,237 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 126,926 miles

both rearmost bushes weak

front + rear suspension rusty

rear drop links weak

Pass 15 Dec 2023 125,376 miles

rear suspension rusty

surface rust on brake pipes

Pass 13 Jan 2023 122,588 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Jan 2023 122,584 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2021 119,008 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2021 115,853 miles

o/s/r tyre getting low

wipers poor

Fail 31 Dec 2020 115,847 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

o/s/f tyre near limit

o/s/r tyre getting low

wipers poor

Pass 23 Dec 2019 112,434 miles

both front tyres worn on edges close to limits

Pass 11 Jan 2019 101,664 miles

off side front suspension arm rear bush worn

Fail 7 Jan 2019 101,576 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

off side front suspension arm rear bush worn

Pass 13 Jan 2018 90,239 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2018 90,239 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2016 78,945 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2016 69,456 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2016 69,327 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 59,956 miles

nsf tyre worn on edge

Pass 16 Dec 2013 53,137 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 48,445 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2013 48,442 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 5 Jan 2012 43,629 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 42,348 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2011 42,348 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Pass 31 Jul 2009 38,850 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 32,116 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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HJ55 ZMZ is a 2005 Audi Tt in Black with a 3,189cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 ZMZ, 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 ZMZ registered?

HJ55 ZMZ is a 2005 Audi Tt, first registered on 26 September 2005.

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