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V996 DBA

1999 Audi Tt

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2023
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

147,458 mi
Last recorded147,458 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2022
Typical for 1999 Audi Tt98,420 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV996 DBA
MakeAudi
ModelTt
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2022 147,458 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 17 Nov 2022 147,458 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2021 141,280 miles

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

power steering pipes corroded

Pass 5 Nov 2020 137,621 miles

rear suspension components corroded

Fail 4 Nov 2020 137,621 miles

Road wheel fixing loose all bolts loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 30 Apr 2019 126,318 miles

Front Front suspension arms - Slight movement in front bushes

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT - ADVISE REPLACE ASAP (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Caliper hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all including subframe - minor (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering rack damp

Fail 26 Apr 2019 126,311 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Caliper hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Both sides - front to rear (corroded around rear flexis) (1.1.11 (c))

Front Front suspension arms - Slight movement in front bushes

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT - ADVISE REPLACE ASAP (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Caliper hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all including subframe - minor (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering rack damp

Pass 27 Apr 2018 113,969 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2018 113,969 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2017 105,280 miles

all brake discs have surface corrosion

Pass 2 Mar 2016 100,162 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 95,908 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 92,963 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2014 92,884 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 10 Jan 2013 89,583 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2012 85,085 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2012 85,085 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jan 2011 73,521 miles

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

rear suspension sensor disconnected

Pass 17 Mar 2010 69,314 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2010 69,310 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2009 65,330 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2009 65,330 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2008 60,562 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 59,774 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2007 59,458 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 7 Jun 2006 50,072 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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V996 DBA is a 1999 Audi Tt in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 V996 DBA, 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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V996 DBA is a 1999 Audi Tt, first registered on 31 October 1999.

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