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YY05 VAM

2005 Audi Tt

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

134,174 mi
Last recorded134,174 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Audi Tt72,237 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY05 VAM
MakeAudi
ModelTt
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 134,174 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2024 132,558 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2024 132,558 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2023 130,915 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Nov 2023 130,915 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Nov 2022 128,125 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Nov 2022 128,112 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2021 126,857 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil possible /brake fluid from bleeding brakes (5.3.2 (b))

advise n/s/f tyre

advise rear brake pipes require cleaning up

advise rear silencer /condition

Pass 16 Nov 2020 125,254 miles

advise all brake pipes /require cleaning up

advise brake w/lamp on dash

advise o/s outer cv boot condition

advise washer bottle requires toping up

Fail 2 Nov 2020 125,174 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Power steering pipe/hose excessively corroded power steering pipes leaking and corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

advise all brake pipes /require cleaning up

advise brake w/lamp on dash

advise o/s outer cv boot condition

advise washer bottle requires toping up

Pass 4 Nov 2019 122,794 miles

advise front to rear brake pipes require attension

advise lower arm bushes debonding

advise o/s outer c/v boot perishing

Pass 2 Nov 2018 120,157 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 118,461 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2017 118,461 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Oct 2016 116,548 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2015 113,112 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 108,684 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 8 Sep 2014 108,684 miles

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

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

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2013 102,007 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2013 102,007 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Oct 2012 94,489 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)

Fail 16 Oct 2012 94,489 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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 11 Oct 2011 87,668 miles

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

some corrosion to front brake discs

Pass 5 Oct 2010 77,239 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2010 77,239 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2009 54,243 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 43,909 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 41,956 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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YY05 VAM 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 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 YY05 VAM, 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 YY05 VAM registered?

YY05 VAM is a 2005 Audi Tt, first registered on 1 June 2005.

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