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BT56 XEL

2007 Audi Tt

Black Petrol 3189cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

134,796 mi
Last recorded134,796 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Audi Tt71,787 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT56 XEL
MakeAudi
ModelTt
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,189cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 134,796 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2024 132,627 miles

Nearside Front suspension arm corroded

Offside Rear suspension arm corroded

Fail 21 Oct 2024 132,625 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front suspension arm corroded

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear suspension arm corroded

Pass 24 Oct 2023 131,146 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 20 Oct 2023 141,146 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 121,089 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 124,672 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside and offside ()

coolant low

Fail 11 Oct 2021 124,634 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test camera ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside and offside ()

coolant low

Pass 12 Oct 2020 115,497 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 102,973 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened light scoring (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Apr 2019 102,911 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation lazy (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated grease weeping (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. very weak (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear poor parking brake effort

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened light scoring (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 99,506 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 92,222 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 31 Mar 2017 92,222 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2016 82,706 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

bind n/s/r wheel when rotated by hand

o/s/f tyre worn on outer tread area

oil leak

sill covers fitted

Fail 4 Apr 2016 82,706 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

bind n/s/r wheel when rotated by hand

o/s/f tyre worn on outer tread area

oil leak

sill covers fitted

Pass 19 Mar 2015 69,791 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2015 69,791 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Mar 2014 63,254 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2013 48,333 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 30,350 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 27,529 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 16,118 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear 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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BT56 XEL is a 2007 Audi Tt in Black with a 3,189cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 2007 Audi Tt models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 71,787 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 BT56 XEL, 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 19 years old, this Audi Tt is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BT56 XEL registered?

BT56 XEL is a 2007 Audi Tt, first registered on 14 January 2007.

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