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2000 Audi Tt

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2026
Tests33 (19 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate57.6%

Mileage

119,817 mi
Last recorded119,817 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2000 Audi Tt92,136 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX979 NFC
MakeAudi
ModelTt
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

19 pass 14 fail
Fail 13 May 2026 119,817 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 May 2025 117,897 miles

all rear suspension bushes perished

all suspension components corroded

hazard light switch not accessible due to radio screen

Fail 8 May 2025 117,897 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

all rear suspension bushes perished

all suspension components corroded

hazard light switch not accessible due to radio screen

Pass 20 May 2024 115,510 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage pipes (2.1.5 (a))

all rear suspension components corroded

Fail 20 May 2024 115,510 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage pipes (2.1.5 (a))

all rear suspension components corroded

Pass 16 May 2023 113,537 miles

Adv slight low effort parking brake to offside rear wheel.........

Fail 15 May 2023 113,537 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit Battery insecure........... (4.13 (a) (ii))

Central Exhaust system insecure Exhaust loose/insecure at central joint........... (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced Both front headlamps poor light output beam pattern/image........... (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Offside rear tyre badly split and poor condition to inner tracks........ (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Adv slight low effort parking brake to offside rear wheel.........

Pass 11 May 2022 110,944 miles
Fail 9 May 2022 110,944 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier Battery insecure.......... (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both offside and nearside front lower suspension arms badly worn at rear -most bushes.......... (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Nearside rear tyre badly split on inner sidewall.......... (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Offside front tyre badly split in treads........... (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected Offside rear brake caliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 May 2021 109,220 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both Rear Trailing Arm Mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2020 98,130 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 14 May 2019 98,128 miles

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

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Fail 31 Jan 2018 97,998 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from chassis hose to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from chassis hose to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Parking brake operation is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.3a)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 92,831 miles

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

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

engine cover

sill covers fitted

under tray

Fail 28 Apr 2016 92,831 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

engine cover

sill covers fitted

under tray

Pass 13 Apr 2015 85,059 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 13 Apr 2015 85,059 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 14 Apr 2014 78,457 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

battery is insecure

both front tyres are badly worn on the inside edges

the front brake discs inside edges are corroded

Pass 14 Apr 2014 78,457 miles

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

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

battery is insecure

both front tyres are badly worn on the inside edges

the front brake discs inside edges are corroded

Pass 17 Apr 2013 72,960 miles

front brake discs becoming corroded

n.s wiper blade slightly split

Fail 17 Apr 2013 72,960 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake discs becoming corroded

n.s wiper blade slightly split

Pass 16 Apr 2012 69,274 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 66,859 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Apr 2011 66,859 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2010 64,386 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 62,005 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Apr 2009 62,005 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2008 59,060 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Mar 2007 54,638 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 54,635 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2006 51,531 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 49,625 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2005 49,485 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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X979 NFC is a 2000 Audi Tt in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.6%.

Across all 2000 Audi Tt models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 92,136 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 X979 NFC, 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 26 years old, this Audi Tt is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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X979 NFC is a 2000 Audi Tt, first registered on 11 September 2000.

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