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V488 HLD

1999 Audi Tt

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

120,637 mi
Last recorded120,637 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2017
Typical for 1999 Audi Tt98,420 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV488 HLD
MakeAudi
ModelTt
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2017 120,637 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 24 Jun 2017 120,637 miles

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

Stop lamp not working all (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 118,017 miles

all brake disc rusty been stood

service and parking brake only just meets mot requirments

Fail 13 Apr 2016 118,016 miles

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play rack end (2.2.B.1g)

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

all brake disc rusty been stood

service and parking brake only just meets mot requirments

Pass 9 Nov 2011 106,681 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside front tyre slightly worn on edges

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2010 97,515 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 88,076 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

nearside front and offside front tyres have outer sidewall damage

Pass 4 Nov 2008 76,410 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2008 76,378 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Apr 2008 72,714 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2008 72,714 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 May 2007 64,595 miles
Fail 4 May 2007 64,595 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2006 57,046 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2006 57,046 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

movement in offside trackrod inner balljoint

rear brake pads worn low

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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V488 HLD is a 1999 Audi Tt in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 V488 HLD, 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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V488 HLD is a 1999 Audi Tt, first registered on 22 October 1999.

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