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V791 ESL

1999 Audi Tt

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

154,237 mi
Last recorded154,237 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2018
Typical for 1999 Audi Tt98,420 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV791 ESL
MakeAudi
ModelTt
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2018 154,237 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Dec 2017 154,113 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Sep 2016 135,810 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2016 135,426 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc inner (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2015 125,437 miles

both rear brake pipes slightly corroded

n/s/f inner cv boot split but

n/s/f tyre cut on sidewall but no cords exposed

Fail 9 Sep 2015 125,374 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Nearside Drag link end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 116,344 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2013 108,990 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2013 108,915 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 99,826 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2011 91,076 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2011 91,076 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2010 83,062 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2009 77,181 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 67,551 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2007 57,844 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 48,532 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2005 39,675 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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V791 ESL is a 1999 Audi Tt in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 V791 ESL, 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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V791 ESL is a 1999 Audi Tt, first registered on 3 September 1999.

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