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YY08 GXL

2008 Audi Tt

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

87,515 mi
Last recorded87,515 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi Tt69,259 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY08 GXL
MakeAudi
ModelTt
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 87,515 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2023 83,122 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2022 80,017 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2022 80,017 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 75,534 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2021 75,511 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2020 71,272 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2019 67,246 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2019 67,246 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 67,144 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 60,946 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 56,714 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 54,014 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Aug 2016 54,014 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2015 44,406 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 29,577 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 29,562 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2014 29,562 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2013 26,269 miles

knocking in steering rack

Pass 22 May 2012 24,087 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 19,097 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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YY08 GXL is a 2008 Audi Tt in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 2008 Audi Tt models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.4% with a typical mileage of 69,259 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 YY08 GXL, 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 18 years old, this Audi Tt is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was YY08 GXL registered?

YY08 GXL is a 2008 Audi Tt, first registered on 11 April 2008.

Is YY08 GXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for YY08 GXL shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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