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VU05 CLV

2005 Audi Tt

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

95,951 mi
Last recorded95,951 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2026
Typical for 2005 Audi Tt72,237 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU05 CLV
MakeAudi
ModelTt
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Fail 17 Sep 2026 95,951 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Fuel tank exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

various items corroded under vehicle

Pass 18 Aug 2025 91,801 miles

Both subframes corroding

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm trailing inner bush worn

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm trailing inner bush worn

Pass 9 Nov 2022 88,869 miles

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

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

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

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

wipers smeary

Pass 11 May 2021 84,690 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2021 84,687 miles

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

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2020 81,222 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 3.0 mm & low on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm bushs deteriated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Feb 2020 81,220 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken both rear springs broken & incomplete (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken spring broken & in complete (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 3.0 mm & low on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm bushs deteriated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2019 75,639 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2018 71,295 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2017 64,663 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2016 58,443 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2015 50,729 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2014 46,947 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2013 42,991 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 39,431 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2012 39,431 miles

Nearside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 22 Mar 2011 35,656 miles

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 35,656 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 30,468 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 23,695 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 17,079 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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VU05 CLV is a 2005 Audi Tt in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VU05 CLV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VU05 CLV registered?

VU05 CLV is a 2005 Audi Tt, first registered on 23 March 2005.

Is VU05 CLV safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU05 CLV shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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