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MOT Valid
Road Tax Paid

1999 AUDI TT1.8L PETROL

V242 DUX

Vehicle record for V242 DUX: 1999 AUDI TT (SILVER, PETROL). Mileage: 184,241. MOT: valid. Tax: taxed.

MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 16/04/2027
Tax Status
Taxed
Tax due 01/08/2026
Fuel Type
PETROL
Year
1999
Engine
1781cc
Mechanical Assessment
This 1999 Audi TT passed its most recent MOT in April 2026. While it is currently roadworthy, the history reveals a persistent and worsening pattern of suspension wear. The vehicle has a recurring theme of worn Macpherson strut pins, bushes, and lower suspension arms. These advisories have appeared consistently over the last three years, suggesting that the front-end suspension components are reaching the end of their service life and have not been comprehensively refreshed. The condition trend is stable to slightly declining. Although the car passed its latest test, the same suspension issues continue to be flagged. There is also a history of oil leaks and a previous failure involving a binding rear brake and a deteriorated CV boot, indicating that general wear-and-tear maintenance is lagging. The mileage of 184,241 miles is typical for a 27-year-old car. This suggests consistent use rather than long periods of standing, but it means the drivetrain and chassis have endured significant cumulative wear. A buyer should first inspect the front suspension for play and listen for knocks during a test drive.
MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
75
/ 100 · Good
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.

✓ Valid MOT
✓ Taxed
✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
! Older vehicle
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Full MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 15 Jun 2026, 21:02
Mechanic's Historical Review
This 1999 Audi TT passed its most recent MOT in April 2026. While it is currently roadworthy, the history reveals a persistent and worsening pattern of suspension wear. The vehicle has a recurring theme of worn Macpherson strut pins, bushes, and lower suspension arms. These advisories have appeared consistently over the last three years, suggesting that the front-end suspension components are reaching the end of their service life and have not been comprehensively refreshed. The condition trend is stable to slightly declining. Although the car passed its latest test, the same suspension issues continue to be flagged. There is also a history of oil leaks and a previous failure involving a binding rear brake and a deteriorated CV boot, indicating that general wear-and-tear maintenance is lagging. The mileage of 184,241 miles is typical for a 27-year-old car. This suggests consistent use rather than long periods of standing, but it means the drivetrain and chassis have endured significant cumulative wear. A buyer should first inspect the front suspension for play and listen for knocks during a test drive.
MOT Test History Overview

Checking the history for this 1999 Audi Tt (V242 DUX), we found 5 MOT results in the period of March 2023 to April 2026.

The vehicle has achieved an overall 80% pass rate, with 4 passes and 1 failure recorded. This is a strong MOT track record, suggesting the vehicle has been well-maintained.

The most commonly flagged areas across all MOT tests are: Suspension (6 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). These areas are worth paying attention to when inspecting this vehicle.

There are 15 advisory notices in the MOT history. Advisories are not failures but indicate areas that may need attention in the future.

A total of 5 failure items have been recorded across all tests. Recent failure items include: “Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))”; “Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.

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