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T566 SDT

1999 Audi Tt

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

172,255 mi
Last recorded172,255 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2021
Typical for 1999 Audi Tt98,420 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT566 SDT
MakeAudi
ModelTt
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2021 172,255 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2021 172,245 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2020 168,692 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 16 Nov 2019 167,230 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Nov 2018 158,811 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Jun 2017 146,033 miles

slight play in near side front track rod end / inner steering rack joint ( drum stick ?)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 128,548 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2016 128,548 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front tyres worn below limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Feb 2015 127,192 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 29 Jan 2014 123,317 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

slight side wall damage n/s front tyre

Fail 23 Jan 2014 123,219 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

slight side wall damage n/s front tyre

Pass 22 Jan 2013 115,692 miles

Air bag light on

Front O/S tyre worn inner edge

Pass 10 Jan 2012 107,522 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 91,285 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

esp light on

Fail 21 Jan 2010 91,285 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

esp light on

Pass 3 Feb 2009 82,624 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2009 82,621 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 Jan 2008 73,148 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 63,058 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2007 63,054 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2005 45,992 miles

exhaust system corroded

slight damage to the nearside and offside front tyre outer side walls

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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T566 SDT is a 1999 Audi Tt in Black 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 T566 SDT, 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 T566 SDT registered?

T566 SDT is a 1999 Audi Tt, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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