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T886 LJW

1999 Audi Tt

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2021
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

466,259 mi
Last recorded466,259 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2020
Typical for 1999 Audi Tt98,420 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT886 LJW
MakeAudi
ModelTt
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2020 466,259 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2014 466,209 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Slight play detected at the steering wheel

Pass 28 Nov 2013 424,014 miles

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

Oil leak

headlamp beam images have no diagonal kicks to the right hand side.

o/s outer sill damaged.

rear sats stowed and covered at time of test.

Fail 27 Nov 2013 424,006 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Oil leak

headlamp beam images have no diagonal kicks to the right hand side.

headlamp beam images poor due to condition of lenses.

o/s outer sill damaged.

rear sats stowed and covered at time of test.

Pass 21 Dec 2012 387,926 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2012 387,925 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Dec 2011 356,055 miles

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

Oil leak

rear brake discs slightly worn

slight play n/s/f steering arm

slight play o/s/f steering arm

Fail 13 Dec 2011 350,605 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

rear brake discs slightly worn

slight play n/s/f steering arm

slight play o/s/f steering arm

Pass 15 Dec 2010 334,493 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Movement on both front steering arms

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Fail 13 Dec 2010 334,493 miles

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 Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Movement on both front steering arms

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Pass 30 Dec 2009 289,108 miles

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Nov 2008 235,803 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2008 235,803 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 29 Sep 2007 189,436 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

offside front lower arm rear bush starting to seperate

Pass 29 Sep 2007 189,436 miles

offside front lower arm rear bush starting to seperate

Pass 24 Aug 2006 136,534 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2005 120,087 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2005 120,087 miles

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

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

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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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T886 LJW 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 55.6%.

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 T886 LJW, 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 T886 LJW registered?

T886 LJW is a 1999 Audi Tt, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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