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VK55 ZBP

2005 Audi Tt

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

83,142 mi
Last recorded83,142 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 Audi Tt72,237 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK55 ZBP
MakeAudi
ModelTt
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2023 83,142 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

rear anti roll bar very corroded

very rusty under car

Fail 20 Oct 2023 83,109 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

rear anti roll bar very corroded

very rusty under car

Pass 24 Oct 2022 82,275 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear hub pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rusty under vehicle

Pass 27 Oct 2021 81,351 miles

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

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

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

both lower wishbones corroded

Pass 27 Oct 2020 80,504 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2019 79,189 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources o/s rear (4.7.1 (b) (i))

rusty under vehicle

Fail 30 Apr 2019 79,189 miles

Position lamp not working o/s front (4.2.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources o/s rear (4.7.1 (b) (i))

rusty under vehicle

Pass 19 Apr 2018 77,627 miles

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended n/s and o/s front wishbone bushes (2.4.F.3)

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 17 Apr 2018 77,627 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick rear (3.5.1g)

Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear hub pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Front position lamp(s) not working n/s front (1.1.A.3b)

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement rear brakes binding (3.5.1k)

Registration plate lamp not working n/s rear (1.1.C.1d)

Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function both rear (2.7.2a)

brake disc modified and seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1n)

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended n/s and o/s front wishbone bushes (2.4.F.3)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear only just in limit (4.1.E.1)

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 76,294 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s rear hub pipe (3.6.B.2c)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front and both rear (3.5.1i)

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 73,983 miles

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 68,879 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Apr 2014 64,865 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2014 64,865 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2013 62,350 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2012 56,811 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 56,811 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 50,148 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 50,148 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2010 43,716 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Apr 2009 37,713 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 37,713 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 29,708 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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VK55 ZBP is a 2005 Audi Tt in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 VK55 ZBP, 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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VK55 ZBP is a 2005 Audi Tt, first registered on 9 September 2005.

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