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Y8 DTD

2012 Audi Tt

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

149,577 mi
Last recorded149,577 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi Tt54,717 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY8 DTD
MakeAudi
ModelTt
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 149,577 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view sun strip (3.2 (b) (i))

Front top mounts notchy

Nearside Front bonnet stay broken

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view Both side windows (3.2 (b) (i))

coolant low

Fail 6 Oct 2025 149,577 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view sun strip (3.2 (b) (i))

Front top mounts notchy

Nearside Front bonnet stay broken

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view Both side windows (3.2 (b) (i))

coolant low

Pass 15 May 2024 141,099 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Upper Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view both side windows (3.2 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Apr 2024 141,069 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Upper Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view both side windows (3.2 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2024 141,033 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

rear diff damp

slight oil leak

small stone chips in windscreen

Pass 15 Nov 2022 140,172 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front fog lights not working

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides brake pads wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 137,950 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2020 134,719 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 129,913 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2018 121,743 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 101,605 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 82,064 miles

Brake pad warning light onn

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2015 59,090 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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Y8 DTD is a 2012 Audi Tt in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2012 Audi Tt models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.4% with a typical mileage of 54,717 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 Y8 DTD, 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 14 years old, this Audi Tt is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was Y8 DTD registered?

Y8 DTD is a 2012 Audi Tt, first registered on 31 January 2012.

Is Y8 DTD safe to buy?

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