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D16 SMP

2012 Audi Tt

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

128,712 mi
Last recorded128,712 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi Tt54,717 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD16 SMP
MakeAudi
ModelTt
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 128,712 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2026 128,619 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Park brake only just met minimum efficiency, (17%) Adjustment/repair advised

Pass 3 Apr 2025 127,307 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective Replacement recommended (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Apr 2024 125,951 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 28 Mar 2024 125,938 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2023 124,143 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 121,336 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 113,765 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 106,879 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2019 99,675 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 84,417 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 70,582 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 59,347 miles

engine and underbelly covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 2 Feb 2016 51,965 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 39,251 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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D16 SMP is a 2012 Audi Tt in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 2012 Audi Tt models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.4% with a typical mileage of 54,717 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 D16 SMP, 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 14 years old, this Audi Tt is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was D16 SMP registered?

D16 SMP is a 2012 Audi Tt, first registered on 21 February 2012.

Is D16 SMP safe to buy?

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