2005 Audi TT 1.8L Petrol · EG05 ABV
2005 Audi TT (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 2005. Recorded mileage 81,132 miles. MOT expired on 01 Apr 2026.
- Make & Model
- AUDI TT
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 01 Apr 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 81,132 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Archived Record
Registration no longer recorded by DVLA. This usually means the vehicle is now using a private plate.
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EG05 ABV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/04/2025
- 81,132 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EG05 ABV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Audi Tt (EG05 ABV) between March 2023 and April 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 02 April 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
EG05 ABV Mileage History
- 24/03/202375,422 mi
- 20/04/202375,422 mi
- 07/03/202477,491 mi+2,069 mi
- 14/03/202477,491 mi
- 02/04/202581,132 mi+3,641 mi
Average of roughly 2,818 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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