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VN55 EGV

2005 Audi Tt

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

118,727 mi
Last recorded118,727 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Audi Tt72,237 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN55 EGV
MakeAudi
ModelTt
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 118,727 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

roof warning illuminated

surface corrosion to all discs

Fail 5 Jan 2026 118,725 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases cat pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

roof warning illuminated

surface corrosion to all discs

Pass 30 Oct 2024 118,228 miles

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

front brake discs corroded

rear brake discs corroded

roof warning lamp illuminated

slight lift in front strut top mounts

Fail 29 Oct 2024 118,223 miles

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

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

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

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

front brake discs corroded

rear brake discs corroded

roof warning lamp illuminated

slight lift in front strut top mounts

Pass 10 Nov 2023 118,125 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 18 Oct 2023 118,121 miles

Electronic stability control switch not functioning correctly (7.12 (d))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

centre exhaust mount weld broken

exhaust mountings corroded

n/s/r brake disc discoloured

Pass 17 Oct 2022 117,608 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 117,070 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

rear tyres cut in outer sidewalls

slight lift in o/s/f strut top mount

Pass 21 Oct 2020 112,542 miles

slight lift in front struts top mounts

Fail 21 Oct 2020 112,542 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

slight lift in front struts top mounts

Pass 25 Jul 2019 108,997 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 104,444 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2018 104,444 miles

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

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 98,251 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

front tyres wearing unevenly to manufactures wear markers

n/s/r tyre deep cut in outer sidewall

Pass 25 Jul 2016 89,844 miles

Cuts in the nearside front tyre sidewall

Rear tyres starting to distort

Pass 8 Jul 2015 81,137 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Jul 2015 81,133 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre has cuts to the inner side wall

offside rear tyre perished

offside rear tyre tread distorted

Pass 30 Jul 2014 74,930 miles

n/side rear tyre worn unevenly

Fail 24 Jul 2013 69,906 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2013 69,906 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 64,413 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 47,142 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Sep 2009 25,809 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 4 Sep 2008 20,402 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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VN55 EGV is a 2005 Audi Tt in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 VN55 EGV, 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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What year was VN55 EGV registered?

VN55 EGV is a 2005 Audi Tt, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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