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FJ04 VEL

2004 Audi Tt

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

87,513 mi
Last recorded87,513 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Audi Tt74,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ04 VEL
MakeAudi
ModelTt
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 87,513 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Oct 2025 87,513 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2025 87,420 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2025 87,413 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2024 86,307 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 84,892 miles

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 15 Nov 2022 84,892 miles

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

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2021 83,757 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2021 83,757 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2020 82,852 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2019 81,713 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on the inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 31 Oct 2019 81,713 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on the inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2018 80,248 miles

Electrical wiring inadequately secured battery (4.11 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 18 Oct 2018 80,114 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Electrical wiring inadequately secured battery (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2017 78,570 miles

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

screen washer system leak

under trays fitted restricting view of some testable items

Pass 30 Aug 2016 75,894 miles

engine and under vehicle covers fitted that restrict view of some testable items

oil leak

play in front anti-roll bar mounts

rear metal brake pipes corroded

Fail 22 Aug 2016 75,788 miles

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

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

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

engine and under vehicle covers fitted that restrict view of some testable items

oil leak

play in front anti-roll bar mounts

rear metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 31 Jul 2015 73,060 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre tread getting low and cracking

play in front top strutt mounts

Fail 28 Jul 2015 73,018 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake disc inner surfaces are corroded

nearside rear tyre tread getting low and cracking

play in front top strutt mounts

Pass 13 Aug 2014 70,526 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyre treads are wearing low

Pass 29 Aug 2013 68,050 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Aug 2013 68,050 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Aug 2012 65,219 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs are worn

rear number plate is damaged

Pass 26 Aug 2011 62,521 miles

front brake discs are worn and lipped

rear number plate is damaged

tray fitted under engine area restricting view of testable items

Fail 26 Aug 2011 62,516 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

brake pad warning light is on

front brake discs are worn and lipped

rear number plate is damaged

tray fitted under engine area restricting view of testable items

Pass 25 Aug 2010 54,708 miles

cover under front restricts view of some testable items

offside and nearside front top strutt mounts worn

Pass 7 Aug 2009 46,021 miles

cover under front of vehicle retricts view of testable items

front shock absorbers are damp

offside outer cv boot is splitting and leaking

offside rear tyre wearing low

slight play in front top strutt mounts

Pass 18 Jun 2008 35,095 miles

cover under front of vehicle restricts view of some testable items

offside and nearside front top strutt mounts worn

offside rear lower shock absorber bush is worn

Pass 28 Jun 2007 25,223 miles

cover fitted under engine area restricting view of testable items

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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FJ04 VEL is a 2004 Audi Tt in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 FJ04 VEL, 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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FJ04 VEL is a 2004 Audi Tt, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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