2005 Audi TT 1.8L Petrol · Y11 EBC
2005 Audi TT (1.8L, petrol). First registered 03 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 114,267 miles. MOT expired on 05 Nov 2026. Taxed until 01 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI TT
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 05 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jun 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 114,267 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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Y11 EBC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 07/10/2026
- 114,267 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 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.
Y11 EBC 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 (Y11 EBC) between October 2023 and October 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 07 October 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Lighting (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: “Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”.
Y11 EBC Mileage History
- 28/10/202395,564 mi
- 29/10/202499,686 mi+4,122 mi
- 29/10/202499,686 mi
- 06/11/2025107,312 mi+7,626 mi
- 07/10/2026114,267 mi+6,955 mi
Average of roughly 6,356 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Audi Audi TT Mk1 (8N)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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