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T74 BDM

1999 Audi Tt

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2023
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

174,998 mi
Last recorded174,998 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2023
Typical for 1999 Audi Tt98,420 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT74 BDM
MakeAudi
ModelTt
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Fail 12 Sep 2023 174,998 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill area too weak (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (underseal) (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Subframe/Suspension rod loose

Nearside Front Outer/Inner sills Damage/Corroded

Rear Subframe and all suspension undersealed ?

Fail 21 Aug 2023 174,969 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Front & Rear Suspension Corroded ,

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2022 174,957 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S/F & O/S/F (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S/R & O/S/R (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front & Rear Suspension Corroded

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S/F & O/S/F (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2021 174,430 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2020 173,949 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 170,375 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Feb 2018 166,490 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 159,080 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 27 Jan 2017 159,076 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 18 Jan 2016 148,285 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2016 147,955 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative missing (1.7.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 139,302 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake pipes corroding

Pass 25 Oct 2013 130,609 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Oct 2012 124,123 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 29 Oct 2012 124,119 miles

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

nearside rear tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 17 Oct 2011 113,229 miles

air bag light on

front brake discs corroded on inner face

play in steering rack joints

repair to exhaust

Fail 15 Oct 2011 113,227 miles

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

air bag light on

front brake discs corroded on inner face

play in steering rack joints

repair to exhaust

Pass 29 Oct 2010 109,936 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 100,375 miles

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

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

Nearside Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

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

Offside Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

nearside rear tyre has cuts but not yet showing chords

Fail 26 Oct 2009 100,334 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

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

Offside Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

nearside rear tyre has cuts but not yet showing chords

Pass 30 Oct 2008 93,790 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2008 93,790 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2007 83,644 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 72,442 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2006 72,315 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front and offside rear tyre splitting on inner 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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T74 BDM is a 1999 Audi Tt in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 T74 BDM, 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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T74 BDM is a 1999 Audi Tt, first registered on 18 June 1999.

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