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SY55 VAO

2005 Audi Tt

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

60,109 mi
Last recorded60,109 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Audi Tt72,237 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY55 VAO
MakeAudi
ModelTt
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 60,109 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Cracked and close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2025 57,956 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2024 56,509 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2024 56,500 miles

Offside Front Track rod end modification unsafe track rod end to track arm loose/ nut feels tight but relative movement in threads. (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Pass 30 May 2023 55,351 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

engine cover and under trays fitted

exhaust system and reatr bracket corroded

rear shock absorbers corroded

Pass 25 May 2022 54,371 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

rear shock absorbers corroded

rear tyres distorted on inner edges

Pass 9 Jun 2021 53,379 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

nearside rear foot and handbrake effective but on limit

rear tyres slightly distorted on inner edges

Pass 16 Jun 2020 52,331 miles

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

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 30 Apr 2019 51,102 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber casing corroded

Offside Rear shock absorber casing corroded

Pass 16 Apr 2018 48,854 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 44,866 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 42,103 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 36,809 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2015 36,809 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 8 May 2014 33,626 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 May 2013 31,769 miles
Fail 10 May 2013 31,764 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Pass 23 Jan 2012 29,552 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2010 23,127 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 17,238 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 10,863 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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SY55 VAO is a 2005 Audi Tt in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 SY55 VAO, 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

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What year was SY55 VAO registered?

SY55 VAO is a 2005 Audi Tt, first registered on 23 September 2005.

Is SY55 VAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY55 VAO shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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