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SM12 ELH

2012 Audi Tt

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

107,217 mi
Last recorded107,217 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi Tt54,717 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM12 ELH
MakeAudi
ModelTt
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 8 Jul 2026 107,217 miles

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

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jul 2025 99,718 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jun 2024 92,172 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2024 92,172 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2023 86,720 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working 3 x LEDs not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.85mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective U.V. Damaged (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Jun 2023 86,720 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working 3 x LEDs not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.85mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective U.V. Damaged (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2022 80,542 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working 4 x LEDs not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Headlight lense slight U.V. damage

Pass 28 May 2021 74,068 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2020 67,241 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working 2 x LED's inoperative (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Beam pattern slightly effected (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 60,833 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 52,909 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2018 52,909 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 46,153 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 37,892 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 26,062 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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SM12 ELH is a 2012 Audi Tt in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 SM12 ELH, 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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What year was SM12 ELH registered?

SM12 ELH is a 2012 Audi Tt, first registered on 17 May 2012.

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