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V257 JCV

1999 Audi Tt

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

120,320 mi
Last recorded120,320 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2016
Typical for 1999 Audi Tt98,420 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV257 JCV
MakeAudi
ModelTt
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2016 120,320 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint droplink (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge, nail in tread

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2015 116,789 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2015 116,786 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Fail 6 Nov 2014 116,753 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2014 114,697 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

slight damage to both sills

Pass 17 Dec 2012 102,493 miles

grease around passenger front c.v gaiter

rear shocks corroded and starting to leak

slight play in steering rack

Fail 17 Dec 2012 102,493 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

grease around passenger front c.v gaiter

passenger front tyre worn to 3mm

rear shocks corroded and starting to leak

slight play in steering rack

Pass 12 Dec 2011 97,266 miles

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

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

slight play on both steering arms

Fail 15 Dec 2010 93,969 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 15 Dec 2010 93,969 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2010 93,478 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

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

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

slight play in o/s/f inner rack joint

Pass 24 Sep 2009 82,939 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 82,898 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

n/s/r light outer bulb not working

Pass 12 Sep 2008 73,324 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 61,841 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2006 49,859 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Aug 2006 49,859 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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V257 JCV is a 1999 Audi Tt in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 V257 JCV, 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 V257 JCV registered?

V257 JCV is a 1999 Audi Tt, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is V257 JCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for V257 JCV shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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