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DG54 TZB

2004 Audi Tt

Blue Petrol 3189cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2026
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

161,363 mi
Last recorded161,363 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Audi Tt74,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG54 TZB
MakeAudi
ModelTt
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,189cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Fail 22 May 2026 161,363 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Sub-frame insecurely attached rear main bolt missing recommend not driving away from the test centre (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition back box missing (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner face breaking up (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner / outer faces breaking up (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component leaking oil out of rack gaiter (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing nearside rear shock casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing offside rear shock casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

nearside front seat belt slow retract

rear subframe corroded

Pass 3 Jun 2025 149,455 miles
Fail 21 May 2025 149,455 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Fail 20 Mar 2025 149,444 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 May 2024 148,100 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear rigid brake pipes corroded at rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear coil springs corroded and weak (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2024 148,100 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear rigid brake pipes corroded at rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear coil springs corroded and weak (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2023 147,827 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear rigid brake pipes across rear axle corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 25 May 2023 147,701 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Readings too high (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear rigid brake pipes across rear axle corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 May 2022 147,621 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes have surface corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Rear axle and suspension components corroded but not affecting strength

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1 of 2 lamps in/op (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 May 2022 147,621 miles

Emissions not tested Emissions too high for machine to test (8.2.1.2 (d))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes have surface corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Rear axle and suspension components corroded but not affecting strength

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1 of 2 lamps in/op (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 146,466 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 141,239 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2019 141,239 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 139,435 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Sep 2018 139,421 miles

Nearside 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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2017 134,868 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2016 128,983 miles

undertrays fitted

Fail 16 Sep 2016 128,983 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

undertrays fitted

Pass 25 Sep 2015 117,943 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2015 117,903 miles

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

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement parking brake actuator (3.5.1k)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2014 103,358 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 94,584 miles

Both front tyres below 3 mm tread

Fail 24 Sep 2013 94,561 miles

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

Both front tyres below 3 mm tread

Front brake discs worn

Pass 24 Sep 2012 88,331 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 72,423 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 51,694 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 43,680 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 30,069 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Sep 2008 30,069 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2007 17,645 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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DG54 TZB is a 2004 Audi Tt in Blue with a 3,189cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 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 DG54 TZB, 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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DG54 TZB is a 2004 Audi Tt, first registered on 9 September 2004.

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