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DY04 UPP

2004 Audi Tt

Black Petrol 3189cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

125,881 mi
Last recorded125,881 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Audi Tt74,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY04 UPP
MakeAudi
ModelTt
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,189cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 125,881 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2025 125,880 miles

Rear Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Aug 2023 125,849 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2022 124,537 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2022 124,529 miles

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

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Nov 2019 121,368 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension mounting has play when suspended

Offside Front Brake slight bind

Offside Front Upper Suspension mounting has play when suspended

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

Fail 20 Nov 2019 121,367 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) switch with a delay in operation (4.3.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension mounting has play when suspended

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake slight bind

Offside Front Upper Suspension mounting has play when suspended

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2017 121,185 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2017 121,180 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective WARNING LIGHT ON (5.4.1)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

E/M/S LIGHT ON

Pass 5 May 2016 118,421 miles
Fail 4 May 2016 118,421 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective WARNING LIGHT ON (5.4.1)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed EDGE (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

EMS LIGHT ON

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0 mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2015 113,252 miles

engine management light on

Fail 19 Jan 2015 113,250 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

engine management light on

Pass 17 Jan 2014 100,371 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2014 100,342 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 24 Dec 2012 97,100 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 92,001 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 85,744 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

exhaust rattle

Fail 11 Jun 2010 85,743 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component securing device missing (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

exhaust rattle

Pass 14 Jan 2009 749,870 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2008 64,892 miles
Pass 5 May 2007 45,920 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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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DY04 UPP is a 2004 Audi Tt in Black with a 3,189cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 DY04 UPP, 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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DY04 UPP is a 2004 Audi Tt, first registered on 23 March 2004.

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