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V218 GAT

1999 Audi Tt

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

160,826 mi
Last recorded160,826 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 1999 Audi Tt98,420 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV218 GAT
MakeAudi
ModelTt
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 160,826 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill holed and corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 15 Jan 2026 160,815 miles

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill holed and corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Jan 2025 158,950 miles

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

Under trays fitted as standard obscuring some components

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2024 157,172 miles

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

Under trays fitted as standard obscuring some components

Pass 30 Jan 2023 155,482 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2022 154,078 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 18 Jan 2021 152,479 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2021 152,474 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Coolant Level Low

Exhaust Heat Shield Loose

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn On Inner & Outer Edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 151,318 miles

Offside Front Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected brake splash guard deteriorated (1.1.21 (a) (i))

headlamp lenses deteriorating

Fail 17 Jan 2020 151,308 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected brake splash guard deteriorated (1.1.21 (a) (i))

headlamp lenses deteriorating

Pass 13 Dec 2018 149,204 miles

Exhaust mounting defective middle mounting (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 11 Dec 2018 149,201 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective middle mounting (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Dec 2017 148,017 miles

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

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

Offside Outer DOOR SILL CORRODED( HOLE )URGENT REPAIR NEEDED

Fail 7 Dec 2017 148,010 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded metal pipe going into flexible hose near trailing arm . (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Outer DOOR SILL CORRODED( HOLE )URGENT REPAIR NEEDED

Pass 8 Dec 2016 144,085 miles

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

Nearside 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)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Oil leak ()

engine cover fitted

engine emits slight blue smoke

under tray fitted

Fail 8 Dec 2016 144,082 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside 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)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Oil leak ()

engine cover fitted

engine emits slight blue smoke

under tray fitted

Pass 14 Dec 2015 141,387 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

engine cover fitted

oil leak

under tray fitted

Fail 11 Dec 2015 141,385 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

engine cover fitted

oil leak

under tray fitted

Pass 19 Dec 2014 133,957 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2014 133,953 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Dec 2013 126,316 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Dec 2012 117,631 miles

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

brake pipes at rear hoses are corroded

corrosion o/s/f outer sill

large crack in n/s of lower screen

Pass 19 Dec 2011 111,071 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 103,455 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 94,727 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2009 94,696 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2008 87,033 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 79,378 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 71,780 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2005 63,157 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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V218 GAT is a 1999 Audi Tt in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 V218 GAT, 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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V218 GAT is a 1999 Audi Tt, first registered on 3 November 1999.

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