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V170 GEC

1999 Audi Tt

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

114,190 mi
Last recorded114,190 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 1999 Audi Tt98,420 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV170 GEC
MakeAudi
ModelTt
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 114,190 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both have become opaque due to UV and heat exposure (4.1.4 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

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

Fail 18 Nov 2025 114,190 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both have become opaque due to UV and heat exposure (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

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

Pass 15 Nov 2024 114,127 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both have become opaque due to UV and heat exposure (4.1.4 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

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

Pass 16 Nov 2023 112,366 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2022 108,717 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 102,680 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Nov 2020 94,347 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 87,822 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 84,369 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 79,820 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2017 79,813 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2016 79,759 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 77,670 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2014 71,498 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake pad warning light on

Fail 13 Oct 2014 71,476 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake pad warning light on

engine very low on oil

Pass 16 Oct 2013 65,986 miles

both steering arms have slight play

Fail 11 Oct 2013 65,986 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

both steering arms have slight play

Pass 11 Oct 2012 54,134 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 10 Oct 2012 54,134 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 May 2011 51,166 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS VERY RUSTY

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS VERY RUSTY

COVERS FITTED TO UNDERSIDE PREVENTING FULL INSPECTION

N/S/R COIL SPRING VERY RUSTY

SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH FRONT STEERING ARMS

Fail 17 May 2011 51,166 miles

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

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS VERY RUSTY

COVERS FITTED TO UNDERSIDE PREVENTING FULL INSPECTION

N/S/R COIL SPRING VERY RUSTY

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS VERY RUSTY

SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH FRONT STEERING ARMS

Pass 6 Feb 2010 49,129 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 45,274 miles

Nearside 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)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2008 41,502 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 36,335 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2007 36,335 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front reg plate cracked but not effecting view

Pass 6 Feb 2006 30,291 miles

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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V170 GEC is a 1999 Audi Tt in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 V170 GEC, 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 V170 GEC registered?

V170 GEC is a 1999 Audi Tt, first registered on 7 December 1999.

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