CarVerify

Free Car Check

L7 BVB

2005 Audi Tt

Grey Petrol 1781cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

185,826 mi
Last recorded185,826 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Audi Tt72,237 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Audi
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationL7 BVB
MakeAudi
ModelTt
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 185,826 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 13 Aug 2026 185,826 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both Sides (4.1.2 (c))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2025 184,153 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2024 183,529 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 8 Jan 2024 183,485 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear clamp to rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear pipe to rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule corrosion both side rear near axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corrosion on both side rear pipe to hose near axle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2023 179,168 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear near rear axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear side front mounting points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

corrosion on rear silencer

Fail 12 Jan 2023 179,169 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear near rear axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases on rear joint to centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear side front mounting points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 175,978 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both side rears near rear axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corrosion on both rear pipes hoses near rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated small hole outer boot (6.1.7 (g) (i))

corrosion on most of rear sections of exhaust system

Fail 7 Jan 2022 175,978 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both side rear near rear axle (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corrosion on both rear pipes hoses near rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated small hole outer boot (6.1.7 (g) (i))

corrosion on most of rear sections of exhaust system

Pass 10 Dec 2020 171,086 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight blow on centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))

heavy corrosion on most sections of exhaust

Fail 3 Dec 2020 170,790 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both front lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

heavy corrosion on most sections of exhaust

heavy corrosion on rear discs

Pass 13 Jun 2019 165,497 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jun 2019 165,497 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2018 153,523 miles

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

Nearside Rear n.s.r tyre feather inner edge

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

Pass 13 Apr 2017 141,058 miles

Both rear tyres mist shaped on inner

O\S\R tyre bold on inner edge

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

Fail 13 Apr 2017 141,058 miles

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

Both rear tyres mist shaped on inner

O\S\R tyre bold on inner edge

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

Pass 25 Apr 2016 127,689 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2016 127,689 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 125,779 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 123,013 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 115,112 miles

exhaust back box hanger heavilly corroded but still secure

Pass 9 Aug 2012 104,376 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2011 89,989 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 72,620 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Mar 2009 51,877 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2009 51,877 miles

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

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
Full Audi Tt reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

L7 BVB is a 2005 Audi Tt in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 L7 BVB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of L7 BVB?

You can check the full history of L7 BVB by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was L7 BVB registered?

L7 BVB is a 2005 Audi Tt, first registered on 30 November 2005.

Is L7 BVB safe to buy?

The MOT history for L7 BVB shows 26 tests with a 65.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does L7 BVB have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on L7 BVB. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.