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R5 TAR

2010 Audi Tt

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

126,550 mi
Last recorded126,550 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 Audi Tt64,600 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR5 TAR
MakeAudi
ModelTt
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 126,550 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2026 126,548 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2024 122,447 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2023 109,405 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2023 100,223 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2022 94,375 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Slight corrosion to front & rear suspension component.

Under trays fitted,

Pass 5 Jan 2021 90,438 miles

Front and rear suspension components corroded.

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Rear suspension components bushs deteriorated.

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

Under body showing some corrosion.

Undertrays fitted.

Fail 31 Dec 2020 90,437 miles

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

Front and rear suspension components corroded.

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Rear suspension components bushs deteriorated.

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

Under body showing some corrosion.

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 7 Jan 2020 88,085 miles

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

Front and rear suspension components corroded.

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Undertray fitted.

Fail 7 Jan 2020 88,085 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Front and rear suspension components corroded.

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Undertray fitted.

Pass 4 Jan 2019 80,590 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2018 71,169 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 60,540 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 55,004 miles

Nearside Rear both rear discs slightly corroded

Pass 7 Jan 2015 45,363 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jan 2013 33,778 miles

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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R5 TAR is a 2010 Audi Tt in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2010 Audi Tt models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.6% with a typical mileage of 64,600 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 R5 TAR, 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 16 years old, this Audi Tt is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R5 TAR registered?

R5 TAR is a 2010 Audi Tt, first registered on 8 January 2010.

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