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S997 XPP

1998 Audi Tt

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,581 mi
Last recorded100,581 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2010
Typical for 1998 Audi Tt112,426 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS997 XPP
MakeAudi
ModelTt
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2010 100,581 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 92,895 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2008 84,702 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2008 83,682 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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)

bad oil leak on engine

front brake discs worn,lipped and corroding

n/s/f headlight has no cut off pattern

n/s/f tyre damaged in 2 places on outer sidewall

n/s/f tyre worn badly on edges

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/r tyre feathering on inner edge

Pass 1 Nov 2007 74,110 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2007 73,932 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Oil leak

front brake discs worn,lipped and corroded

front brake performance showing imbalance

n/s/f tyre damaged on outer sidewall,cracking up and feathering on inner edge

n/s/r tyre feathering on inner and outer edges

n/s/r tyre has deep cuts in very close to cord construction

steering rack has slight wear

Pass 31 Oct 2006 63,255 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2006 63,255 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 26 Sep 2005 59,924 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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S997 XPP is a 1998 Audi Tt in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S997 XPP, 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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What year was S997 XPP registered?

S997 XPP is a 1998 Audi Tt, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S997 XPP safe to buy?

The MOT history for S997 XPP shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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