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MV05 VZU

2005 Audi Tt

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

167,848 mi
Last recorded167,848 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Audi Tt72,237 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV05 VZU
MakeAudi
ModelTt
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 167,848 miles

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective len's deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2026 167,848 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect n/s & o/s lens's deteriorated (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2025 158,651 miles

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

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

plastic under-tray insecure

Fail 8 Jan 2025 158,651 miles

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

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

plastic under-tray insecure

Pass 6 Jan 2024 142,527 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2022 136,512 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 7 Oct 2022 136,512 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205 50 17 93w (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205 50 17 93w (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2021 130,608 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2021 130,608 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 124,025 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 20 Oct 2020 124,025 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2019 118,721 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 110,491 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm + sidewall damage (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded both ns and os (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear both tyres cracking within tread area + uneven wear

Road wheels slightly damaged (all front and rear

corrosion to some underbody components

undercarriage trays / sill guards / splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some prescribed areas and or items

Fail 26 Oct 2018 110,401 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low below 2.75% horizontal line (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake inoperative on one side readings: 30 / 160L eff= 13% (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm + sidewall damage (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin NS INNER PAD APPEARS ON OR VERY NEAR LIMIT (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both ns and os (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear both tyres cracking within tread area + uneven wear

Road wheels slightly damaged (all front and rear

corrosion to some underbody components

undercarriage trays / sill guards / splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some prescribed areas and or items

Pass 27 Oct 2017 100,074 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads appear ON or VERY NEAR LIMIT (3.5.1g)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake efficiency ONLY JUST MET at 17%. It would appear that the NS braking system requires adjustment or repair. Readings: 100 / 150

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads appear close to limit (3.5.1g)

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

Road wheel slightly damaged all front and rear (4.2.A.1a)

both front tyres sidewalls have cuts. Cords not exposed at time of inspection

corrosion to some underbody components

tyre cracking: ns front and os rear

Fail 27 Oct 2017 100,074 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads appear ON or VERY NEAR LIMIT (3.5.1g)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake efficiency ONLY JUST MET at 17%. It would appear that the NS braking system requires adjustment or repair. Readings: 100 / 150

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads appear close to limit (3.5.1g)

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

Road wheel slightly damaged all front and rear (4.2.A.1a)

both front tyres sidewalls have cuts. Cords not exposed at time of inspection

corrosion to some underbody components

tyre cracking: ns front and os rear

Pass 21 Oct 2016 91,536 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Handbrake OUTER Cable slightly deteriorated. Function not significantly impaired at time of inspection

Nearside Rear parking brake efficiency only just met

Rear coil spring corroded both ns and os (2.4.C.1b)

undercarriage trays / sill guards / splash guards / heat shields /engine covers / component covers obscuring / limiting access to prescribed areas and or some items.

Pass 26 Oct 2015 82,744 miles

Centre heat shield on cat insecure

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded both ns and os (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

light corrosion to some under body components

ns rear tyre uneven wear

osr tyre cracking within tread

undercarriage trays / sill guards / heat shields /engine covers / component covers obscuring / limiting access to prescribed areas and or items

Pass 8 Oct 2014 75,343 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)

Pass 24 Jul 2014 73,826 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Oct 2013 72,649 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 71,207 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 68,623 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 64,779 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 64,779 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Mar 2010 56,628 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2009 46,999 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 40,353 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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MV05 VZU is a 2005 Audi Tt in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 MV05 VZU, 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 MV05 VZU registered?

MV05 VZU is a 2005 Audi Tt, first registered on 5 March 2005.

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The MOT history for MV05 VZU shows 28 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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