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DV12 ZZU

2012 Audi Tt

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

132,905 mi
Last recorded132,905 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi Tt54,717 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV12 ZZU
MakeAudi
ModelTt
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 132,905 miles

All rear suspension components corroded

Front Exhaust mounting defective Mounting bracket fractured. System still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Mounting/bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Coil spring not seated properly against upper mounting

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Badly cracked in various areas around both inner and outer sidewalls, however no clear evidence of ply or cord. Still recommend replace tyre A.S.A.P (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2025 123,344 miles

Multiple suspension components corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring not seated correctly

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall starting to split (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Apr 2025 123,138 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255/35R19 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Multiple suspension components corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring not seated correctly

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall starting to split (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Apr 2024 114,977 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre is devoid of tread on inner edge but no ply or cards at present. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Apr 2024 114,971 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged 255-35-19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both rear tyres are slightly out of shape on inner edge.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre is devoid of tread on inner edge but no ply or cards at present. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Nov 2023 111,951 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2022 103,523 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2021 91,560 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2021 91,254 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2020 81,507 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2019 71,452 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2018 58,385 miles

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2017 44,518 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2016 35,038 miles

some engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some engine components

some under body covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some under body components

Pass 7 Apr 2016 29,640 miles

Undertrays fitted

Pass 7 Apr 2015 20,557 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Additional brake light is inoprable

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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DV12 ZZU is a 2012 Audi Tt in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 DV12 ZZU, 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 DV12 ZZU registered?

DV12 ZZU is a 2012 Audi Tt, first registered on 20 April 2012.

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