2005 Audi TT 1.8L Petrol · AW55 AEW
2005 Audi TT (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 21,455 miles. MOT valid until 31 Aug 2027. Taxed until 01 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI TT
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Ipswich
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 31 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Sept 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 21,455 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AW55 AEW Key Findings
- 19 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/08/2026
- 21,455 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AW55 AEW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
19 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Audi Tt (AW55 AEW) between August 2008 and August 2026.
The record contains 19 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 9 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (5 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
AW55 AEW Mileage History
- 18/08/200811,710 mi
- 20/08/200913,345 mi+1,635 mi
- 18/08/201014,996 mi+1,651 mi
- 26/08/201116,208 mi+1,212 mi
- 07/08/201217,063 mi+855 mi
- 23/08/201317,825 mi+762 mi
- 18/08/201418,284 mi+459 mi
- 10/08/201518,998 mi+714 mi
- 23/08/201619,351 mi+353 mi
- 23/08/201719,582 mi+231 mi
- 22/08/201819,713 mi+131 mi
- 14/08/201919,891 mi+178 mi
- 21/08/202020,065 mi+174 mi
- 19/08/202120,377 mi+312 mi
- 24/08/202220,642 mi+265 mi
- 21/08/202320,751 mi+109 mi
- 20/08/202421,143 mi+392 mi
- 21/08/202521,342 mi+199 mi
- 21/08/202621,455 mi+113 mi
Average of roughly 541 miles per year across 19 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Audi Audi TT Mk1 (8N)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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