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V355 ESG

1999 Audi Tt

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

152,746 mi
Last recorded152,746 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2022
Typical for 1999 Audi Tt98,420 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV355 ESG
MakeAudi
ModelTt
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2022 152,746 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2022 152,733 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Dec 2020 147,720 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play Borderline failure (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Devoid of tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Dec 2020 147,692 miles

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

(EML does not illuminate)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (Inner surface) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Offside (Registration plate lamp light intensity reduced)

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (Inner surface) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (All) (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (N/S upper & lower, O/S lower) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2019 141,613 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 137,831 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 137,295 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 133,061 miles
Fail 29 May 2016 133,053 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 May 2015 128,174 miles

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

Offside Front 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 28 May 2014 124,705 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 May 2013 119,621 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 112,472 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 100,398 miles

both front steering draglinks have slight play

front tyres low tread

Pass 28 May 2010 93,173 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 78,405 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2007 66,909 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2007 66,909 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring worn so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 20 Nov 2007 66,862 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

NO.PLATES INCORRECT BUT CANNOT FAIL DUE TO SYSTEM FAULT REF. VOSA

Steering arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

WINDOW TINT DARK

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 Nov 2006 57,061 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2006 57,061 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2005 46,299 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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V355 ESG is a 1999 Audi Tt in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 V355 ESG, 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 V355 ESG registered?

V355 ESG is a 1999 Audi Tt, first registered on 7 September 1999.

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The MOT history for V355 ESG shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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