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V85 SWL

1999 Audi Tt

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2025
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

246,321 mi
Last recorded246,321 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2024
Typical for 1999 Audi Tt98,420 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV85 SWL
MakeAudi
ModelTt
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2024 246,321 miles

Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Jacking points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2023 244,194 miles

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2022 240,666 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 235,045 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 230,659 miles

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Nov 2019 227,814 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 14 Nov 2019 227,814 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too high Both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 3 Dec 2018 220,803 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 207,169 miles

crack to n/s lower front screen

Fail 13 Nov 2017 207,169 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

crack to n/s lower front screen

Pass 12 Dec 2016 195,531 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2016 195,267 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded suspension arm mounting area (2.4.A.3)

Pass 4 Dec 2015 181,564 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o/s anti roll bar has slight movement

Fail 3 Dec 2015 181,563 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o/s anti roll bar has slight movement

Pass 8 Dec 2014 170,401 miles

nail in n/s/r tyre

Pass 18 Nov 2013 156,815 miles

f/r subframes surface rust

Fail 18 Nov 2013 156,815 miles

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

f/r subframes surface rust

Pass 11 Dec 2012 143,560 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 12 Dec 2011 127,811 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2011 127,641 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2010 112,316 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2010 112,316 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2009 100,786 miles

rear ride height sensor linkage broken

Fail 11 Dec 2009 100,784 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

rear ride height sensor linkage broken

Pass 10 Dec 2008 91,973 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 74,983 miles

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

front number plate cracked

Pass 12 Dec 2006 61,172 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2006 61,172 miles

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

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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V85 SWL is a 1999 Audi Tt in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 V85 SWL, 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 V85 SWL registered?

V85 SWL is a 1999 Audi Tt, first registered on 11 November 1999.

Is V85 SWL safe to buy?

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