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AB08 XSC

2008 Audi Tt

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

82,848 mi
Last recorded82,848 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi Tt69,259 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB08 XSC
MakeAudi
ModelTt
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 82,848 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All brake discs corroded on braking surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both rear (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 2 Dec 2025 82,848 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 245/40 R18 93Y (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All brake discs corroded on braking surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both rear (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 11 Sep 2024 79,860 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Sep 2024 79,841 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 24 Jul 2024 79,831 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 17 Jun 2024 79,821 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2023 79,740 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 77,601 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 77,452 miles

Both front suspension top mounts noisy when turning lock to lock.

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2021 77,452 miles

Both front suspension top mounts noisy when turning lock to lock.

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 77,391 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2020 77,391 miles

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 71,218 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 May 2018 67,704 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH- on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Hose & union (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit On edge 1.6mm, slight damage to side-wall (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Under-trays/covers fitted obscuring view of some testable items

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

Pass 28 Apr 2017 63,521 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Vehicle fitted with Under-trays obscuring view of some testable items

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

Fail 27 Apr 2017 63,521 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Vehicle fitted with Under-trays obscuring view of some testable items

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

Pass 25 May 2016 59,445 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2015 55,646 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 47,125 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 42,289 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 38,957 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 38,761 miles

near side front tyre has outer side wall damage cords not exposed

Fail 1 Jun 2012 38,758 miles

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

near side front tyre has outer side wall damage cords not exposed

Pass 2 Jun 2011 31,771 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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AB08 XSC is a 2008 Audi Tt in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AB08 XSC, 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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AB08 XSC is a 2008 Audi Tt, first registered on 3 June 2008.

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