1999 Audi TT 1.8L Petrol · G4 NLW
1999 Audi TT (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Oct 1999. Recorded mileage 135,391 miles. MOT expired on 02 Jul 2024. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- AUDI TT
- Year / Origin
- 1999 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 02 Jul 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 135,391 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
G4 NLW Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 04/07/2023
- 135,391 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
G4 NLW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1999 Audi Tt (G4 NLW) between June 2022 and July 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 04 July 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”.
G4 NLW Mileage History
- 27/06/2022128,080 mi
- 27/06/2022128,080 mi
- 27/06/2023135,346 mi+7,266 mi
- 04/07/2023135,391 mi+45 mi
Average of roughly 7,176 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Audi Audi TT Mk1 (8N)
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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.
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