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ST05 ECX

2005 Audi Tt

Black Petrol 3189cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

117,276 mi
Last recorded117,276 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Audi Tt72,237 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST05 ECX
MakeAudi
ModelTt
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,189cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2025 117,276 miles

Undertrays fitted not allowing full underside inspection

Pass 12 Mar 2024 117,264 miles

Undertrays fitted not allowing full underside inspection

Pass 14 Mar 2023 117,070 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside undertray insecure

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension components and sub frames covered in grease and wax

Pass 24 Mar 2022 115,803 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe corroded at offside rear brake hose connection (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes corroded at floor clip (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated dust boot not secured in correct position but will still prevent entry of dirt or water (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing outer sleeve corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened rubber mount twisted (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

spring clips missing at both front brake calipers

Pass 24 Mar 2021 114,848 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 113,850 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 111,949 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2019 111,947 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2018 110,356 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 108,469 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 106,216 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 15 Mar 2016 106,140 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 104,358 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Fail 12 Mar 2015 104,287 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 100,297 miles

Nearside Front rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 12 Mar 2014 100,297 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 97,359 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 94,126 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 92,517 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2010 84,929 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2010 84,412 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2009 60,896 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2008 48,011 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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ST05 ECX is a 2005 Audi Tt in Black with a 3,189cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ST05 ECX, 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 ST05 ECX registered?

ST05 ECX is a 2005 Audi Tt, first registered on 11 April 2005.

Is ST05 ECX safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST05 ECX shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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