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VU05 HBY

2005 Audi Tt

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

95,205 mi
Last recorded95,205 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Audi Tt72,237 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU05 HBY
MakeAudi
ModelTt
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 95,205 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2026 95,205 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2025 93,205 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2025 93,205 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jul 2024 89,736 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2024 89,736 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Jul 2023 82,649 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 76,269 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 62,105 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2021 62,105 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Jul 2020 59,367 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 57,227 miles

Offside Front and n\s\f wishbone bushes starting to perish

Fail 18 Jul 2019 57,226 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber is misted

Offside Front and n\s\f wishbone bushes starting to perish

Pass 11 Jul 2018 54,609 miles

both rear shock absorbers lower bushes worn/soft.

Pass 13 Jul 2017 51,783 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 48,283 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 44,618 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2015 44,618 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2014 40,414 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2014 40,414 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 5 Jul 2013 36,391 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2013 36,391 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 33,376 miles

Rear tyres starting to crack

Pass 15 Jul 2011 29,965 miles

rear tyres cracking on tread

Pass 10 Jul 2010 26,735 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2009 22,154 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2009 22,154 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2008 13,822 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 HBY is a 2005 Audi Tt in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 VU05 HBY, 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 HBY registered?

VU05 HBY is a 2005 Audi Tt, first registered on 24 March 2005.

Is VU05 HBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU05 HBY shows 28 tests with a 67.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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