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YT55 ETA

2005 Audi Tt

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

115,019 mi
Last recorded115,019 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Audi Tt72,237 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT55 ETA
MakeAudi
ModelTt
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 115,019 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2025 115,019 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2024 112,571 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2023 109,794 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2023 109,794 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2022 107,651 miles

Both front tyres wearing outer edges

Pass 28 Oct 2021 106,061 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 104,787 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm also perished slightly (5.2.3 (e))

rear exhaust back box hanger corroded

Fail 30 Oct 2020 104,787 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm also perished slightly (5.2.3 (e))

rear exhaust back box hanger corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2019 103,460 miles

Both front tyres slightly worn inner edge

Pass 25 Oct 2018 102,952 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipes at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc slightly corroded

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrules corroded

Offside Rear Brake disc slightly corroded

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrules corroded

Fail 25 Oct 2018 102,952 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipes at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc slightly corroded

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrules corroded

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

Offside Rear Brake disc slightly corroded

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrules corroded

Pass 3 Nov 2017 101,744 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 100,166 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 95,557 miles

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

inner edge of n/s/r tyre worn

Fail 23 May 2016 95,557 miles

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

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

inner edge of n/s/r tyre worn

Pass 17 Jun 2015 94,171 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2015 94,171 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

n/s/r brake dragging slightly

Fail 20 Jun 2014 88,396 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)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 88,396 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 29 May 2013 82,280 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 29 May 2013 82,280 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 30 May 2012 75,756 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2012 75,756 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 61,186 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 21 May 2010 56,615 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 47,473 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2008 41,459 miles

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

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

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

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

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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YT55 ETA is a 2005 Audi Tt in Blue 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 YT55 ETA, 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 YT55 ETA registered?

YT55 ETA is a 2005 Audi Tt, first registered on 20 September 2005.

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