1999 Audi TT 1.8L Petrol · YBZ 2059
1999 Audi TT (1.8L, petrol). First registered 12 Aug 1999. Recorded mileage 137,544 miles. MOT valid until 08 Jun 2027. Taxed until 01 Jun 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- AUDI TT
- Year / Origin
- 1999 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jun 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 137,544 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.
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YBZ 2059 Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 10/06/2026
- 137,544 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
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YBZ 2059 MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
1 MOT test are recorded for this 1999 Audi Tt (YBZ 2059) between June 2026 and June 2026.
The record contains 1 pass and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 2 advisory notices note items to monitor.
In total 2 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.
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Known faults for Audi Audi TT Mk1 (8N)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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