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SH12 VNM

2012 Audi Tt

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

79,022 mi
Last recorded79,022 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi Tt54,717 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH12 VNM
MakeAudi
ModelTt
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 79,022 miles

Nearside Front wheel damaged

Fail 23 Mar 2026 79,022 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front wheel damaged

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

Pass 19 Feb 2025 72,834 miles

Rear tyres wearing thin

Pass 4 Mar 2024 68,113 miles

Rear shocks corroded

Pass 7 Oct 2022 60,050 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 55,890 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both front tyres feathering.

full length undertrays fitted.

Pass 24 Sep 2020 51,083 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2020 51,083 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 45,988 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2019 45,988 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure. (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 40,693 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2018 40,692 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 35,465 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

emissions not detected.

engine covers and undertrays fitted.

Pass 19 Sep 2016 30,327 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

emissions not detected.

undertrays and engine covers fitted.

Fail 12 Sep 2016 30,258 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

emissions not detected.

undertrays and engine covers fitted.

Pass 23 Jul 2015 22,966 miles

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

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

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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SH12 VNM is a 2012 Audi Tt in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2012 Audi Tt models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.4% with a typical mileage of 54,717 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 SH12 VNM, 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 14 years old, this Audi Tt is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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SH12 VNM is a 2012 Audi Tt, first registered on 11 May 2012.

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