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Audi TT

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,781 cc

T520 XJLMOT history

T520 XJL is a silver petrol Audi TT first used on 16 Jul 1999. Its MOT expired on 22 Oct 2025 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 134,242 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Oct 2026.

MOT
Expired
On 22 Oct 2025
Mileage
134,242 mi
At MOT on 23 Oct 2024
MOT tests
21
14 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,185 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T520 XJL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
TT
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
16 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Oct 2025
Latest MOT test
23 Oct 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T520 XJL was last recorded at 134,242 miles on 23 Oct 2024, 936 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Mar 2018.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
133,306 miles · 13 Mar 2018
Between the last two tests
936 miles
Average per year
3,185 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 134,242 miles
  • 2018 – 133,306 miles
  • 2017 – 131,300 miles
  • 2016 – 126,758 miles
  • 2015 – 121,256 miles
  • 2014 – 119,422 miles
  • 2013 – 119,206 miles
  • 2012 – 118,489 miles
  • 2011 – 117,457 miles
  • 2010 – 116,046 miles
  • 2009 – 112,362 miles
  • 2008 – 106,582 miles
  • 2007 – 93,340 miles
  • 2006 – 75,966 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass134,242 miles
  • MinorFront Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Offside and nearside (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • MinorFront Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Offside and nearside (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2012

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2006–2009

Full MOT history

21 tests since 6 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass134,242 miles (+936)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    134,242 miles
    Test number
    282360305339
    • MinorFront Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Offside and nearside (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorFront Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Offside and nearside (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass133,306 miles (+2,006)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    133,306 miles
    Test number
    537951890065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass131,300 miles (+4,542)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    131,300 miles
    Test number
    551355757492
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play slight play in the joint (2.2.B.1f)

  4. Pass126,758 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    126,758 miles
    Test number
    510156398637

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail126,758 miles (+5,502)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,758 miles
    Test number
    670439140028
    • Repaired at testRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  6. Pass121,256 miles (+1,834)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    121,256 miles
    Test number
    307712845005
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  7. Fail119,422 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,422 miles
    Test number
    116724164091
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  8. Pass119,422 miles (+216)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    119,422 miles
    Test number
    946924164058
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  9. Pass119,206 miles (+7)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    119,206 miles
    Test number
    227408293418
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear anti roll bar bush guides cracked {both sides}
    • NoteRear diff oil leak

  10. Fail119,199 miles (+710)1 failure3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,199 miles
    Test number
    706735183154
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear anti roll bar bush guides cracked {both sides}
    • NoteRear diff oil leak

  11. Pass118,489 miles (+1,032)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    118,489 miles
    Test number
    487587682139
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteTurbo Pipe Not Mounted Correctly To Its Housing At Both Ends

  12. Pass117,457 miles (+46)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2012
    Odometer
    117,457 miles
    Test number
    139752451128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail117,411 miles (+1,365)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,411 miles
    Test number
    637100941111
    • FailureAnti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureAnti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureMacpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  14. Pass116,046 miles (+3,684)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2011
    Odometer
    116,046 miles
    Test number
    244100640438

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass112,362 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    112,362 miles
    Test number
    601563439296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail112,359 miles (+5,777)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,359 miles
    Test number
    224746629257
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  17. Pass106,582 miles (+13,242)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    106,582 miles
    Test number
    862521478173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass93,340 miles (+62)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    93,340 miles
    Test number
    352721597139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail93,278 miles (+17,312)1 dangerous3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,278 miles
    Test number
    404630397134
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  20. Pass75,966 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    75,966 miles
    Test number
    212505396472

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail75,966 miles7 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,966 miles
    Test number
    262087286122
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.2.4c)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteAir bag warning lamp on
    • NoteNear side front steering rack knuckle joint has some play.

Questions about T520 XJL

Does T520 XJL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T520 XJL expired on 22 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T520 XJL?
The MOT on T520 XJL expired on 22 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T520 XJL done?
T520 XJL was recorded at 134,242 miles at its MOT on 23 Oct 2024, an average of 3,185 miles a year.
Has T520 XJL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T520 XJL has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Mar 2016.
Has the mileage on T520 XJL ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on T520 XJL find?
T520 XJL passed its latest MOT on 23 Oct 2024 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: front inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated offside and nearside; front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated offside and nearside; front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases, and 1 more.

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