2005 Audi TT 1.8L Petrol · HF55 CVJ
2005 Audi TT (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 93,086 miles. MOT valid until 09 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI TT
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 93,086 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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HF55 CVJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/04/2026
- 93,086 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
HF55 CVJ 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 (HF55 CVJ) between April 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 28 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))”.
HF55 CVJ Mileage History
- 03/04/202391,760 mi
- 11/05/202391,767 mi+7 mi
- 11/04/202492,555 mi+788 mi
- 24/04/202592,977 mi+422 mi
- 28/04/202693,086 mi+109 mi
Average of roughly 432 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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