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DL04 TAU

2004 Audi Tt

Black Petrol 3189cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

107,289 mi
Last recorded107,289 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Audi Tt74,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL04 TAU
MakeAudi
ModelTt
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,189cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 107,289 miles

Under body sealed (under body corrosion)

Fail 16 Feb 2026 107,289 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH O/S + N/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security INNER SILL (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security INNER SILL (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH O/S + N/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 May 2025 105,002 miles

Both outer sills slightly corroded

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Downpipe to catalyst joint, badly corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both headlamps deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 23 Apr 2025 104,959 miles

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))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer not working Washer fluid leaking (3.5 (a))

Both outer sills slightly corroded

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Downpipe to catalyst joint, badly corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both headlamps deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Nail in tyre Pinhead nail

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Apr 2024 102,537 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2024 102,523 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jul 2023 102,136 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2022 101,117 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2021 99,405 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2020 96,087 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside on inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside and offside - nearside inner close to pad wear sensor (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Slight run flat damage on inner sidewall (225/40r18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corrosion before after brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing on inner edge (225/40r18

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2019 94,510 miles

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

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Arms Rear bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 93,780 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 89,351 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2017 89,244 miles

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

registration plate deteriorated Both (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2016 82,196 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)

Fail 30 Nov 2016 82,196 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Nov 2015 78,444 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2014 69,509 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 60,212 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jul 2012 52,311 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2011 42,385 miles

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

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)

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

Fail 22 Jul 2011 42,385 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2010 31,353 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2010 31,127 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 6 Apr 2009 23,685 miles

slight damaged to nearside front tyre outer wall

Pass 26 Mar 2008 16,542 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 12,288 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2007 12,284 miles

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

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

rear tyres on 2/3mm and starting to perish.

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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DL04 TAU is a 2004 Audi Tt in Black with a 3,189cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DL04 TAU, 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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DL04 TAU is a 2004 Audi Tt, first registered on 2 April 2004.

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