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V500 TTS

2005 Audi Tt

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2024
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

128,043 mi
Last recorded128,043 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 Audi Tt72,237 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV500 TTS
MakeAudi
ModelTt
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2023 128,043 miles

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Badly cracking, Advise replacing ASAP (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill cover (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2023 128,042 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Badly cracking, Advise replacing ASAP (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill cover (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 122,341 miles

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

Nearside All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute Both N/S lamps flashing faster than O/S (4.4.4 (a))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2022 122,341 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Nearside All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute Both N/S lamps flashing faster than O/S (4.4.4 (a))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 117,767 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Centre exhaust mount fractured (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn smooth on inner edge, replace ASAP. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute Both N/S indicators flashing fast compared to O/S (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2020 116,193 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Centre hanger ahead of fuel tank broken away / rattling (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres heavily worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

heat shields around cat converter loose / rattling (held on by temporary wire)

Pass 23 Jul 2019 114,217 miles

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Jul 2019 114,217 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 111,659 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both hose to hose link pipes on rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 108,418 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2017 108,414 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

offside rear tyre worn on the inner edge and has a deep cut

Pass 29 Jul 2016 105,982 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S & N/S - Sightly scored (3.5.1i)

Offside Inner Road wheel slightly damaged Front and Rear wheel rims (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak ()

Rear Lower Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules O/S & N/S (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing O/S & N/S (2.7.2a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S & N/S - Slightly corroded/scored (3.5.1i)

Rear coil spring corroded O/S & N/S (2.4.C.1b)

Top cover & Under tray fitted ( NOT allowing full inspection )

Fail 29 Jul 2016 105,982 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S & N/S - Sightly scored (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Driver's airbag obviously defective Drivers side bag - code tested read code and reset - IF LIGHT IN DASH RETURNS GO TO GARAGE FOR FURTHER INVESTIGATION (5.4.1)

Offside Inner Road wheel slightly damaged Front and Rear wheel rims (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak ()

Rear Lower Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules O/S & N/S (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing O/S & N/S (2.7.2a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S & N/S - Slightly corroded/scored (3.5.1i)

Rear coil spring corroded O/S & N/S (2.4.C.1b)

Top cover & Under tray fitted ( NOT allowing full inspection )

Pass 14 Jul 2015 95,881 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust system ( All ) pipe corrosion

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

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

Tyres - Front O/S & N/S inside edge wearing

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jul 2014 83,984 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 16 Jul 2013 70,912 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2013 70,912 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2012 69,323 miles

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

Nearside front tyre cracked slightly

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside front tyre cracked slightly

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 15 Jul 2011 61,042 miles

nearside front lower arm bush very slightly deteriorated

Fail 14 Jul 2011 61,042 miles

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

nearside front lower arm bush very slightly deteriorated

Pass 7 Jul 2010 51,751 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 7 Jul 2010 51,751 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Aug 2009 40,869 miles

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

front tyres slightly wearing on inside.

Pass 15 Jul 2008 25,872 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2008 25,827 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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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V500 TTS is a 2005 Audi Tt in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 V500 TTS, 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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V500 TTS is a 2005 Audi Tt, first registered on 21 July 2005.

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