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S458 KLX

1998 Audi Tt

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2017
Tests22 (11 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

227,965 mi
Last recorded227,965 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2016
Typical for 1998 Audi Tt112,426 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS458 KLX
MakeAudi
ModelTt
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 11 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2016 227,965 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Fail 21 Apr 2016 227,961 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

Pass 21 May 2015 217,860 miles

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

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

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

engine under cover is damaged

Fail 20 May 2015 217,860 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

engine under cover is damaged

Pass 28 Apr 2014 206,536 miles

All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Both headlamp lenses slightly deteriorated

Coolant leak

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust deteriorated

Front and rear brake discs slightly pitted

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front tyre damaged outer sidewall

Offside rear handbrake cable casing deteriorated

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Suspension coil springs slightly corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Fail 25 Apr 2014 206,352 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Both headlamp lenses slightly deteriorated

Coolant leak

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust deteriorated

Front and rear brake discs slightly pitted

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front tyre damaged outer sidewall

Offside rear handbrake cable casing deteriorated

Offside rear tyre worn,deteriorated and damaged outer sidewall

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear suspension coil springs corroded

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Fail 12 Apr 2013 198,997 miles

All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Gearbox mounting defective

Headlamp lenses slightl deteriorated

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front tyre and both rear tyres damaged outer sidewall

Poor beam pattern definition offside headlamp

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 198,997 miles

All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Gearbox mounting defective

Headlamp lenses slightl deteriorated

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front tyre and both rear tyres damaged outer sidewall

Poor beam pattern definition offside headlamp

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Fail 5 Apr 2012 186,754 miles

Both front indicator repeaters slightly discoloured

Nearside front tyre deep split inner sidewall

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

Offside rear tyre unevenly worn inner shoulder

Pass 5 Apr 2012 186,754 miles

Both front indicator repeaters slightly discoloured

Nearside front tyre deep split inner sidewall

Offside rear tyre unevenly worn inner shoulder

Pass 6 Apr 2011 177,262 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2011 177,262 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 10 Apr 2010 170,160 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 10 Apr 2010 170,160 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2009 160,186 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2009 160,181 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Feb 2008 148,695 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2008 148,689 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 21 Feb 2007 133,531 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2007 133,531 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 3 Mar 2006 114,741 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2006 11,376 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

nail in nearside rear tyre (close to edge and tyre worn)

nails in offside rear tyre (on outer edge)

offside headlight adjusters worn too excess unable to adjust aim

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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S458 KLX is a 1998 Audi Tt in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 S458 KLX, 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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S458 KLX is a 1998 Audi Tt, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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