MOT Status
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146,530 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front damage to front bumper
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Front damage to front bumper
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Emissions unable to be completed due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))
Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak flexi joint (8.2.1.1 (b))
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front - rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Lower Engine mounting excessively loose bolt missing (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Coolant leak minor / from fan switch ()
Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively insecurely mounted / rubbing on wheel / advise repair (1.6 (d))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9mm / cut in tread / worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear brake has restricted free movement / advise further investigation / repair
Nearside front and rear brake back plates missing
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm / worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Outer sill distorted
Oil leak, but not excessive minor (8.4.1 (a) (i))
brake mater cylinder covered in brake fluid / no leak found during test / advise cleaning / further investigation
brake pedal has very little reserve travel / advise further investigation / repair
various covers fitted obscuring components
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front - rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre joint / flexi joint deteriorated / cat broken up / heat shield missing (6.1.2 (a))
Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front uppers (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play underload (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewalls / been driven flat (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material part of hose (1.1.11 (c))
Offside sill distorted
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
various covers fitted obscuring components
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front wishbone arm rubber bush slightly deteriorated
Nearside Rear tyre inner edges worn
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
front bumper damaged but secure
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
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 Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wish bone (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wish bone (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
TC light on
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
TC light on
Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear both sides (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
n/s/f tyre 3.mm
n/s/r tyre below 3.mm and screw in tread
o/s outer sill damaged
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
n/s/f tyre 3.mm
n/s/r tyre below 3.mm and screw in tread
o/s outer sill damaged
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
ns and os headlamp aims set to lower limits
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
ns and os headlamp aims set to lower limits
rear brake pads getting low
slight lip front and rear brake discs
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
advise bottom ball joint has play.
advise o/s/r tyre low on tread.
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
How Reliable is the Audi Tt?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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VN55 SBU is a 2005 Audi Tt in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.
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 SBU, 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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VN55 SBU is a 2005 Audi Tt, first registered on 14 November 2005.
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