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VA05 NLM

2005 Audi Tt

Blue Petrol 3189cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2025
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

109,009 mi
Last recorded109,009 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2024
Typical for 2005 Audi Tt72,237 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA05 NLM
MakeAudi
ModelTt
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,189cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2024 109,009 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 30 Jul 2024 109,009 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2023 108,290 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2022 105,019 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 100,957 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2020 97,698 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2020 97,657 miles

Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Mar 2019 95,234 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing NSR & OSR (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened NSF & OSF (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSF & OSF (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Mar 2019 95,234 miles

Headlamp aim too low NS & OS adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing NSR & OSR (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened NSF & OSF (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSF & OSF (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2018 94,552 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obstructing view of some components

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight knocking noise around sump area

Fail 9 Mar 2018 94,552 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obstructing view of some components

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight knocking noise around sump area

Pass 11 Mar 2017 90,873 miles

Engine undercover fitted

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded

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

Pass 8 Mar 2016 84,943 miles

front brake discs corroded and pitted on inner face

Fail 5 Mar 2016 84,943 miles

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

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

front brake discs corroded and pitted on inner face

Pass 6 Mar 2015 80,118 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 4 Mar 2015 80,116 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Fail 27 Nov 2013 77,812 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 27 Nov 2013 77,812 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 30 Nov 2012 73,802 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2012 73,802 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jan 2012 65,026 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2012 65,026 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2011 56,494 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 48,335 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 44,767 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2009 44,767 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2008 34,119 miles

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

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)

small stone chips on screen

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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VA05 NLM is a 2005 Audi Tt in Blue with a 3,189cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 VA05 NLM, 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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VA05 NLM is a 2005 Audi Tt, first registered on 28 July 2005.

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