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BD55 YML

2005 Audi Tt

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

154,144 mi
Last recorded154,144 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Audi Tt72,237 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD55 YML
MakeAudi
ModelTt
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 154,144 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 24 Oct 2025 154,143 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine coolant leak.

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2024 152,964 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2023 141,003 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2023 141,003 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 133,979 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rigid pipe on flexible hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Slightly frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rigid pipe on flexible hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear differential slight weep from prop shaft input oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2022 133,977 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low Headlight manual adjuster faulty (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rigid pipe on flexible hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Slightly frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rigid pipe on flexible hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear differential slight weep from prop shaft input oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both rear inner pads thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Oct 2022 133,677 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative Linkage is seized (4.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative Linkage is seized (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2021 125,709 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2020 119,768 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2020 119,767 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2019 111,179 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2018 103,213 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 20 Nov 2018 103,213 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2017 94,369 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 88,010 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 31 Oct 2016 88,010 miles

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

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 83,337 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Nov 2014 78,004 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 68,114 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 59,456 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2012 59,410 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2011 50,869 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2011 50,869 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 17 Nov 2010 41,949 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 17 Nov 2010 41,949 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2009 31,879 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 23,997 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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BD55 YML is a 2005 Audi Tt in Black 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 BD55 YML, 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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BD55 YML is a 2005 Audi Tt, first registered on 6 December 2005.

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