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BL53 UYR

2004 Audi Tt

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2022
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

139,149 mi
Last recorded139,149 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2021
Typical for 2004 Audi Tt74,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL53 UYR
MakeAudi
ModelTt
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2021 139,149 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on tread and badly worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on tread (5.2.3 (e))

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 10 Mar 2021 139,149 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded combination pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded combination pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on tread and badly worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on tread (5.2.3 (e))

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 24 Mar 2020 132,933 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Mar 2020 132,992 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 126,458 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 2 Apr 2019 126,451 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Direction indicator not working front and rear (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 119,502 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2018 119,502 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 112,492 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2017 112,492 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2016 104,818 miles

engine cover fitted

o/s/r tyre wearing inner edge

slight crack front number plate

slight damage to o/s/r tyre inner sidewall

under tray fitted

Pass 24 Mar 2015 99,690 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2015 99,688 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2014

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

Pass 26 Mar 2013 81,173 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 81,171 miles

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

nearside front tyre has cut in sidewall but not exposing cord

Pass 16 Mar 2012 74,644 miles

**STRONG ADVISE** N/S/F TYRE HAS 1,9MM TREAD DEPTH

**STRONG ADVISE** O/S/F TYRE HAS 1,8MM TREAD DEPTH

both front tyres badly worn on edge and have chunks out of outside walls

Fail 12 Mar 2012 74,644 miles

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

**STRONG ADVISE** N/S/F TYRE HAS 1,9MM TREAD DEPTH

**STRONG ADVISE** O/S/F TYRE HAS 1,8MM TREAD DEPTH

both front tyres badly worn on edge and have chunks out of outside walls

Pass 15 Mar 2011 58,508 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2011 58,508 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Mar 2010 41,466 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2009 37,689 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 35,294 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2008 35,294 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2007 32,332 miles

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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BL53 UYR is a 2004 Audi Tt in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2004 Audi Tt models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 74,756 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BL53 UYR, 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 22 years old, this Audi Tt is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BL53 UYR is a 2004 Audi Tt, first registered on 18 February 2004.

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