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AE05 ZGP

2005 Audi Tt

Purple Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

128,079 mi
Last recorded128,079 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Audi Tt72,237 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE05 ZGP
MakeAudi
ModelTt
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 128,079 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2025 128,079 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 3 Sep 2024 117,637 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2024 117,637 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced headlights required polishing (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 8 Sep 2023 107,618 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2023 107,618 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 97,289 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 93,448 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 93,124 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2020 93,124 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2019 85,181 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2019 85,181 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 70,837 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 57,266 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2017 57,266 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 44,864 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 6 Sep 2016 44,862 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 42,353 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2015 42,353 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

both rear tyres perished

exhaust sleeve corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2014 39,760 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

ehaust center bracket broken

Fail 8 Sep 2014 39,760 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

ehaust center bracket broken

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 29 Aug 2013 37,069 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 34,382 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 19 Aug 2011 30,865 miles

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

nearside rear tyre perishing between the tread

Pass 27 Aug 2010 27,516 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2010 27,516 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2009 23,562 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 20,054 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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AE05 ZGP is a 2005 Audi Tt in Purple with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 AE05 ZGP, 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 AE05 ZGP registered?

AE05 ZGP is a 2005 Audi Tt, first registered on 20 May 2005.

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