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R555 SST

2009 Audi Tt

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

166,564 mi
Last recorded166,564 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2025
Typical for 2009 Audi Tt67,522 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR555 SST
MakeAudi
ModelTt
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2025 166,564 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edge.

Fuel tank straps corroded.

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both front. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner wall badly perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underside. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Also all rear suspension components corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Apr 2025 166,564 miles

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

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

Both front tyres wearing on inner edge.

Fuel tank straps corroded.

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both front. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner wall badly perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underside. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Also all rear suspension components corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 May 2024 161,642 miles

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both front. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Also all rear suspension corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Apr 2024 161,642 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both front. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Also all rear suspension corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2023 155,248 miles

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

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension components corroded

Fail 27 Apr 2023 155,248 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension components corroded

Pass 29 Apr 2022 151,522 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2022 151,522 miles

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Apr 2021 144,501 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

surface rust on rear suspension

Fail 15 Apr 2021 144,501 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

surface rust on rear suspension

Pass 27 Apr 2020 140,162 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 134,538 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 125,422 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

engine would not rev high enough for smoke machine to register

Pass 8 Nov 2016 121,877 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

smoke machine unable to detect emissions

Pass 11 Nov 2015 117,575 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Nov 2015 117,566 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Nov 2014 97,689 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 80,081 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2012 72,719 miles

Unable to obtain smoke meter reading,vehicle will not rev above 2,500rpm at idle

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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R555 SST is a 2009 Audi Tt in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 2009 Audi Tt models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.6% with a typical mileage of 67,522 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 R555 SST, 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 17 years old, this Audi Tt is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R555 SST registered?

R555 SST is a 2009 Audi Tt, first registered on 11 November 2009.

Is R555 SST safe to buy?

The MOT history for R555 SST shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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