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BIG 2980

1999 Audi Tt

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

130,241 mi
Last recorded130,241 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2015
Typical for 1999 Audi Tt98,420 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBIG 2980
MakeAudi
ModelTt
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2015 130,241 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 129,129 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2013 127,570 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2013 127,570 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust clamp corroded through

Front and rear brake discs in poor condition (corroded and pitted)

Pass 10 Oct 2012 125,632 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 122,328 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2011 122,328 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

well around fuel filler cap filling with water.

Pass 30 Sep 2010 118,049 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2010 118,049 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Both rear brake discs are in poor condition (corroded on inner surfaces)

Centre exhaust mount not secure to pipe but doesnt render the system insecure.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Oct 2009 113,665 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front tyres wearing on inner area - tracking.

Pass 10 Sep 2008 105,824 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2008 105,824 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Jul 2007 81,548 miles
Pass 7 May 2007 79,142 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 64,923 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2006 64,609 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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BIG 2980 is a 1999 Audi Tt in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 1999 Audi Tt models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.3% with a typical mileage of 98,420 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 BIG 2980, 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 27 years old, this Audi Tt is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BIG 2980 registered?

BIG 2980 is a 1999 Audi Tt, first registered on 1 June 1999.

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