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VK55 ZDX

2005 Audi Tt

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2025
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

161,466 mi
Last recorded161,466 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 Audi Tt72,237 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK55 ZDX
MakeAudi
ModelTt
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2024 161,466 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Oct 2024 161,466 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 156,385 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and rear discs slightly corroded and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear brake pipes slightly corroding. pre and post axle flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (0.1 (b))

Fail 28 Sep 2023 156,385 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and rear discs slightly corroded and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear brake pipes slightly corroding. pre and post axle flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 151,616 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arms, rear bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Badly worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Badly worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear upper pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 Oct 2022 151,616 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arms, rear bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Badly worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Badly worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear upper pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 148,308 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Sep 2021 148,308 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2020 146,072 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Oct 2020 146,072 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2019 143,865 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2019 143,865 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 140,753 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 19 Sep 2018 140,753 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 125,761 miles

Both rear tyres close to wear bars

Both rear tyres close to wear bars

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

Pass 19 Sep 2016 114,464 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 104,664 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2015 104,664 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Catalyst shield loose

Nearside Rear Tyre close to wear bars

Offside Rear Tyre close to wear bars

Pass 25 Sep 2014 95,039 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Sep 2014 95,039 miles

Centre Front Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Centre Rear Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2013 82,375 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

NSR tyre has damaged side walls (run flat). New tyre required.

Fail 24 Sep 2013 82,375 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

NSR tyre has damaged side walls (run flat). New tyre required.

Pass 28 Sep 2012 69,192 miles

nearside rear tyre sidewall damaged.

Fail 28 Sep 2012 69,192 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre sidewall damaged.

Pass 10 Sep 2011 53,841 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

centre exhaust mount broken

Pass 15 Sep 2010 48,057 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 42,231 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Sep 2008 31,898 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 ZDX is a 2005 Audi Tt in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 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 ZDX, 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 ZDX is a 2005 Audi Tt, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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