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T229 SBV

1999 Audi Tt

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

139,870 mi
Last recorded139,870 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2018
Typical for 1999 Audi Tt98,420 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT229 SBV
MakeAudi
ModelTt
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2018 139,870 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 12 May 2017 133,136 miles

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 11 May 2016 125,864 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2015 119,321 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 110,548 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 4 Feb 2014 110,475 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 18 Jan 2013 101,728 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Jan 2013 101,728 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 98,489 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2010 95,413 miles

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

Nearside rear brake hose bracket damaged

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

Fail 29 Dec 2010 95,413 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Nearside rear brake hose bracket damaged

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

Pass 5 Jan 2010 92,048 miles

Headlight leveling load sensor linkage broken

Oil leak

Fail 5 Jan 2010 92,048 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

All tyres showing signs of aging and perishing

Headlight leveling load sensor linkage broken

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)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Dec 2008 88,870 miles

N/S and O/S front to rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded

N/S/R and O/S/R metal brake pipes slightly corroded

N/S/R and O/S/R tyres getting low on inner edges

N/S/R tyre showing cuts to outer side wall, but inner safty cordes NOT exposed and slightly perished

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 22 Dec 2008 88,870 miles

N/S and O/S front to rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded

N/S/R and O/S/R metal brake pipes slightly corroded

N/S/R and O/S/R tyres getting low on inner edges

N/S/R tyre showing cuts to outer side wall, but inner safty cordes NOT exposed and slightly perished

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Dec 2007 86,081 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 83,231 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 73,371 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

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

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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T229 SBV is a 1999 Audi Tt in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 T229 SBV, 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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What year was T229 SBV registered?

T229 SBV is a 1999 Audi Tt, first registered on 4 August 1999.

Is T229 SBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for T229 SBV shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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