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J888 RCS

2000 Audi Tt

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

177,528 mi
Last recorded177,528 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2019
Typical for 2000 Audi Tt92,136 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ888 RCS
MakeAudi
ModelTt
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2019 177,528 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2019 177,524 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2018 170,036 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2016 166,331 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2015 147,705 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside rear tyre cut on inner wall

Fail 12 Mar 2015 147,702 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

Offside rear tyre cut on inner wall

Pass 11 Jan 2014 138,881 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 17 Jan 2013 129,960 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 118,152 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 108,544 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2010 99,548 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2010 99,548 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 2 Jan 2009 90,949 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

centre exhaust mount broken but still supported

Fail 2 Jan 2009 90,949 miles

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)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

centre exhaust mount broken but still supported

Pass 14 Dec 2007 78,458 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2007 78,453 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2006 71,383 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 64,155 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2006 64,154 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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J888 RCS is a 2000 Audi Tt in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 2000 Audi Tt models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 92,136 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 J888 RCS, 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 26 years old, this Audi Tt is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J888 RCS registered?

J888 RCS is a 2000 Audi Tt, first registered on 27 October 2000.

Is J888 RCS safe to buy?

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