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A5 TVT

1998 Audi Tt

Silver Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

168,692 mi
Last recorded168,692 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2008
Typical for 1998 Audi Tt112,426 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 TVT
MakeAudi
ModelTt
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2008 168,692 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2008 168,692 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2007 155,939 miles

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

engine undertray insecure

nearside rear tyre on wear bars

slight play steering rack

Fail 7 Dec 2007 155,871 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

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

engine undertray insecure

nearside rear tyre on wear bars

slight play steering rack

Pass 25 May 2007 134,455 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

o/s/rear tyre cracking in tread

slight play in rack

Fail 14 May 2007 134,315 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

o/s/rear tyre cracking in tread

slight play in the rack

traction control light on all the time

Pass 3 May 2006 115,561 miles
Fail 3 May 2006 115,561 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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A5 TVT is a 1998 Audi Tt in Silver with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1998 Audi Tt models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.5% with a typical mileage of 112,426 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 A5 TVT, 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 28 years old, this Audi Tt is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A5 TVT registered?

A5 TVT is a 1998 Audi Tt, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is A5 TVT safe to buy?

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