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T520 XJL

1999 Audi Tt

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

134,242 mi
Last recorded134,242 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2024
Typical for 1999 Audi Tt98,420 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT520 XJL
MakeAudi
ModelTt
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2024 134,242 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Offside and nearside (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Offside and nearside (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 133,306 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 131,300 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2016 126,758 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2016 126,758 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 121,256 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2014 119,422 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2014 119,422 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2013 119,206 miles

Oil leak

rear anti roll bar bush guides cracked {both sides}

rear diff oil leak

Fail 4 Jul 2013 119,199 miles

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

Oil leak

rear anti roll bar bush guides cracked {both sides}

rear diff oil leak

Pass 5 Jul 2012 118,489 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Turbo Pipe Not Mounted Correctly To Its Housing At Both Ends

Pass 1 Jun 2011 117,457 miles
Fail 20 May 2011 117,411 miles

Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 May 2010 116,046 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 112,362 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2009 112,359 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2008 106,582 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 93,340 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2007 93,278 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2006 75,966 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2006 75,966 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.2.4c)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Air bag warning lamp on

Near side front steering rack knuckle joint has some play.

Nearside Front 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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T520 XJL is a 1999 Audi Tt in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 T520 XJL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was T520 XJL registered?

T520 XJL is a 1999 Audi Tt, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is T520 XJL safe to buy?

The MOT history for T520 XJL shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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