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VU05 YDS

2005 Audi Tt

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

98,001 mi
Last recorded98,001 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 Audi Tt72,237 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2022 98,001 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 92,572 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 87,797 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2019 83,751 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 79,362 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 75,446 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2017 75,446 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Feb 2016 70,852 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2016 70,852 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2015 67,884 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2015 67,884 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2014 65,198 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Feb 2014 65,198 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Feb 2013 55,811 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

o/s/f tyre sidewall perishing/cracking.

Fail 19 Feb 2013 55,811 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

o/s/f tyre sidewall perishing/cracking.

Pass 10 Jan 2012 46,634 miles

n/s rear tyre wearing slightly

Pass 17 Jan 2011 42,960 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 38,813 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 32,481 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 18,241 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 YDS is a 2005 Audi Tt in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YDS, 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 YDS registered?

VU05 YDS is a 2005 Audi Tt, first registered on 10 March 2005.

Is VU05 YDS safe to buy?

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