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S50 LJK

1999 Audi Tt

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2026
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

163,801 mi
Last recorded163,801 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2025
Typical for 1999 Audi Tt98,420 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS50 LJK
MakeAudi
ModelTt
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2025 163,801 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2025 163,801 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2024 161,844 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Underneath surface rust on suspension

Pass 7 Jul 2023 161,528 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge and cracking on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Jun 2023 161,521 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both front headlights dull (4.1.4 (a))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements rear plate deteriorated and faded (0.1 (d))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge and cracking on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jul 2022 160,466 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2022 160,464 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jul 2021 158,768 miles

all brake pipes are corroded

all brakes corroded

slight play in o/s/r drop link

Fail 15 Jun 2018 158,196 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush de-bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2017 157,143 miles

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

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

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

exhaust rusty

oil leak from engine

vehicle underside showing signs of surface rust

Pass 9 Nov 2016 154,615 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 151,067 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

exhaust system corrded

Pass 3 Dec 2014 135,192 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

steering angle warning lamp on.

Fail 31 Oct 2014 135,090 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside number plate lamp dim

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear drive shafts corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Nov 2013 126,939 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2013 126,934 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Nov 2012 119,264 miles

warning light on

undertray insecure

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s/f brake disc ionner face in a very poor condition

rear brakes binding

Fail 29 Oct 2012 119,180 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s/f brake disc ionner face in a very poor condition

rear brakes binding

undertray insecure

warning light on

Pass 1 Nov 2011 112,788 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 27 Oct 2011 112,736 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 3 Nov 2010 106,613 miles

n/s/f alloy wheel has been repaired by welding on inner rim

Pass 3 Nov 2009 99,734 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 29 Oct 2009 99,681 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 4 Nov 2008 92,313 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 30 Oct 2008 92,236 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 22 Oct 2007 82,377 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 73,750 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2006 73,747 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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S50 LJK is a 1999 Audi Tt in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

Across all 1999 Audi Tt models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.3% with a typical mileage of 98,420 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 S50 LJK, 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 27 years old, this Audi Tt is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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S50 LJK is a 1999 Audi Tt, first registered on 5 October 1999.

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