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V216 DSE

1999 Audi Tt

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

118,974 mi
Last recorded118,974 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2023
Typical for 1999 Audi Tt98,420 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV216 DSE
MakeAudi
ModelTt
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2023 118,974 miles

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

Engine oil leak

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2022 114,576 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2021 111,110 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2021 111,110 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases weld failed (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 108,354 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2019 108,354 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 106,763 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2017 103,746 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 101,910 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2016 101,910 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 92,327 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2015 92,327 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fail 4 Mar 2015 92,318 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

both rear brake backplates excessively corroded

fuel tank straps corroded

headlamp self adjust sensor arm broken at nsr suspension

nsr brake disc corroded on inner surface

rear subframe heavily corroded

Pass 2 Jun 2014 87,133 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2013 87,066 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jun 2013 87,065 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2012 80,309 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2011 70,073 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2010 65,426 miles

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

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

Fail 1 May 2010 65,426 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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

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

Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 21 May 2009 58,248 miles
Fail 18 May 2009 58,228 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2008 53,576 miles

prevent further corrosion of brake pipes.

Pass 20 Mar 2007 48,696 miles

ADVISE FRONT AND REAR NUMBER PLATES INCORRECT TYPE

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)

Pass 22 Mar 2006 43,765 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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V216 DSE is a 1999 Audi Tt in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 V216 DSE, 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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V216 DSE is a 1999 Audi Tt, first registered on 28 September 1999.

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