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AR04 CEX

2004 Audi Tt

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

144,502 mi
Last recorded144,502 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2025
Typical for 2004 Audi Tt74,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR04 CEX
MakeAudi
ModelTt
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Fail 19 Jun 2025 144,502 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 May 2024 136,003 miles
Pass 2 May 2023 125,105 miles

offside rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 10 May 2022 116,580 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2021 107,956 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (at rear) (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust system in poor condition

Fail 30 Apr 2021 107,951 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (at rear) (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust system in poor condition

Pass 2 Apr 2019 97,213 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 87,144 miles

rear tyres perished

surface corrosion on all brake discs

Pass 4 May 2017 78,963 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 76,414 miles

nearside rear tyre perished

surface corrosion on rear brake pipes

Pass 16 Dec 2014 70,643 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2014 70,643 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Aug 2013 66,179 miles

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

O/S/R tyre cracked

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake discs rusting on edges

Fail 6 Aug 2013 66,179 miles

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

O/S/R tyre cracked

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake discs rusting on edges

Pass 10 Aug 2012 63,235 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2012 63,234 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 10 Aug 2011 59,532 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 53,590 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 46,818 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 38,343 miles

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2007 28,220 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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AR04 CEX is a 2004 Audi Tt in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 2004 Audi Tt models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 74,756 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 AR04 CEX, 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 22 years old, this Audi Tt is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AR04 CEX registered?

AR04 CEX is a 2004 Audi Tt, first registered on 14 July 2004.

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