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V291 DBN

1999 Audi Tt

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

121,828 mi
Last recorded121,828 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 1999 Audi Tt98,420 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV291 DBN
MakeAudi
ModelTt
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 121,828 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2025 121,828 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2024 114,878 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2024 114,878 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn marked yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2023 104,957 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2023 104,957 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2022 96,108 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2022 96,108 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 87,436 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both side and rear both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and offside front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2020 87,054 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2020 87,054 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 79,829 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2019 79,829 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Apr 2018 75,417 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 71,587 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 68,166 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracked

Offside Rear tyre cracked

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 May 2015 64,803 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/f top suspension rubber mount slight play

Fail 30 Apr 2015 64,802 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/f top suspension rubber mount slight play

Pass 1 May 2014 60,806 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2014 60,806 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2013 55,272 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2013 55,272 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 1 May 2012 50,963 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 49,043 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 49,043 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Apr 2010 46,040 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 44,118 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 41,528 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2008 41,528 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 May 2007 36,802 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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V291 DBN 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 63.3%.

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 V291 DBN, 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 V291 DBN registered?

V291 DBN is a 1999 Audi Tt, first registered on 20 September 1999.

Is V291 DBN safe to buy?

The MOT history for V291 DBN shows 30 tests with a 63.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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