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J5 YYT

1999 Audi Tt

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

150,257 mi
Last recorded150,257 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 1999 Audi Tt98,420 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ5 YYT
MakeAudi
ModelTt
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 150,257 miles

condition of outer sills

slight underbody corrosion

Fail 8 Jan 2026 150,253 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

condition of outer sills

slight underbody corrosion

Pass 13 Jun 2022 149,889 miles

Offside sill damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive

Pass 9 Jun 2021 149,341 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside sill damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 1 Jun 2021 149,340 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside sill damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 147,333 miles

Nearside Front Outer cv boot slight weep of grease

oil res / sump plug weeping

surface corrosion to front coil springs

surface corrosion to rear coil springs

Fail 4 Mar 2020 147,321 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer cv boot slight weep of grease

oil res / sump plug weeping

surface corrosion to front coil springs

surface corrosion to rear coil springs

Pass 1 Mar 2019 134,894 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2018 133,819 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 8 Mar 2018 133,879 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2016 132,851 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2016 132,814 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2015 128,875 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 120,894 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

has damage in excess of 10mm outside zone a.

Fail 2 Dec 2014 120,893 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

has damage in excess of 10mm outside zone a.

Pass 13 Dec 2013 114,746 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 109,813 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2012 105,492 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear Lower Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Lower Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 105,492 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Lower Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 101,116 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

rear suspension ride unit link rod missing

Fail 9 Sep 2011 101,116 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

rear suspension ride unit link rod missing

Pass 13 Sep 2010 92,134 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2010 92,133 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

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

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

near side rear tyre worn on inner edge and punctured

Pass 11 Aug 2009 80,118 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2009 80,118 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2008 73,004 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 67,422 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 26 Jul 2007 67,422 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Jun 2006 63,547 miles

front brake discs becoming corroded on inner faces

n/s/f tyre worn close to limit on outer edge

slight corrosion on rear brake discs

Pass 17 Aug 2005 59,373 miles

front brake discs starting to corrode

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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J5 YYT is a 1999 Audi Tt in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

Across all 1999 Audi Tt models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.3% with a typical mileage of 98,420 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 J5 YYT, 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 27 years old, this Audi Tt is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J5 YYT is a 1999 Audi Tt, first registered on 6 October 1999.

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