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T553 CUD

1999 Audi Tt

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

154,595 mi
Last recorded154,595 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2021
Typical for 1999 Audi Tt98,420 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT553 CUD
MakeAudi
ModelTt
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2021 154,595 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low / cracking on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2020 153,363 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 149,548 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 144,089 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 138,862 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 133,476 miles

Steering system lightly rubbing on full lock (2.2.D.2a)

Fail 21 Jul 2016 133,476 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Steering system lightly rubbing on full lock (2.2.D.2a)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 126,173 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2014 120,303 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 116,909 miles

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

n/s/r level sensor broken

Fail 3 Jul 2013 116,900 miles

Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2012 115,759 miles

225/45/17 y

front and rear brake discs corroded, heavy wear,lipped.

front anti roll-bar (D) rubbers perished ,worn

nearside front tyre worn very close to limits

nearside rear traction control arm switch broken

nearside rear tyre worn on wear bars ,very deep cuts in tread

Fail 25 Jul 2012 115,609 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

225/45/17 y

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front and rear brake discs corroded, heavy wear,lipped.

front anti roll-bar (D) rubbers perished ,worn

nearside front tyre worn very close to limits

offside rear traction control switch broken.

nearside rear tyre worn on wear bars ,very deep cuts in tread

Pass 20 Jan 2012 111,321 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2010 93,173 miles

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

offside rear tyre slightly distorted

Fail 26 Aug 2010 93,030 miles

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

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

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

o/s/r tyre slightly distorted

Pass 25 Jul 2009 80,649 miles

rear suspension level sensor broken

Fail 22 Jul 2009 80,595 miles

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

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

rear suspension level sensor broken

Pass 9 Aug 2008 76,734 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2008 76,734 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Jul 2007 67,959 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 28 Jun 2007 67,959 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 18 Jan 2006 52,188 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2006 51,853 miles

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

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

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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T553 CUD is a 1999 Audi Tt in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 T553 CUD, 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 T553 CUD registered?

T553 CUD is a 1999 Audi Tt, first registered on 28 June 1999.

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