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BU04 MEL

2012 Audi Tt

White Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

111,668 mi
Last recorded111,668 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi Tt54,717 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU04 MEL
MakeAudi
ModelTt
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 111,668 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2025 79,422 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2025 106,667 miles

Rear suspension components corroding

Fail 3 Apr 2025 106,667 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear suspension components corroding

Pass 18 Mar 2025 77,209 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2025 77,209 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2024 100,863 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and damaged outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened subframe corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2023 60,958 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2023 91,417 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Feb 2023 47,565 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 83,310 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged cut on outer sidewall but not showing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2022 44,645 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2022 44,645 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 78,390 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 37,683 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jan 2020 28,395 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 71,503 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 67,104 miles

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

Under trays fitted preventing the inspection of some components

Pass 10 Jan 2019 22,563 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 52,402 miles

Bonnet handel brouken

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

Front wipers worn

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

Pass 7 Apr 2017 37,364 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2017 37,364 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 31,205 miles

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

Fail 6 Apr 2016 31,205 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2015 25,378 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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BU04 MEL is a 2012 Audi Tt in White with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BU04 MEL, 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 BU04 MEL registered?

BU04 MEL is a 2012 Audi Tt, first registered on 11 April 2012.

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