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Audi TT

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,781 cc

T74 BDMMOT history

T74 BDM is a blue petrol Audi TT first used on 18 Jun 1999. Its MOT expired on 17 Jul 2023 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 174,998 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Sept 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 17 Jul 2023
Mileage
174,998 mi
At MOT on 12 Sept 2023
MOT tests
25
16 passed · 9 failed
Per year
6,074 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T74 BDM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
TT
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
18 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Jul 2023
Latest MOT test
12 Sept 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

T74 BDM was last recorded at 174,998 miles on 12 Sept 2023, 29 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Aug 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
174,969 miles · 21 Aug 2023
Between the last two tests
29 miles
Average per year
6,074 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 174,998 miles
  • 2022 – 174,957 miles
  • 2021 – 174,430 miles
  • 2020 – 173,949 miles
  • 2019 – 170,375 miles
  • 2018 – 166,490 miles
  • 2017 – 159,080 miles
  • 2016 – 148,285 miles
  • 2015 – 139,302 miles
  • 2013 – 130,609 miles
  • 2012 – 124,123 miles
  • 2011 – 113,229 miles
  • 2010 – 109,936 miles
  • 2009 – 100,375 miles
  • 2008 – 93,790 miles
  • 2007 – 83,644 miles
  • 2006 – 72,442 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail174,998 miles
  • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
  • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
  • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
  • MajorNearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
  • MajorNearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
  • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
  • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
  • MajorOffside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
  • MajorOffside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
  • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill area too weak (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Nearside and offside (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (underseal) (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
  • AdvisoryFront Subframe/Suspension rod loose
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer/Inner sills Damage/Corroded
  • AdvisoryRear Subframe and all suspension undersealed ?

What MOT failures 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.

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2016–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

Full MOT history

25 tests since 16 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail174,998 miles (+29)16 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,998 miles
    Test number
    254712552346
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill area too weak (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Nearside and offside (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (underseal) (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryFront Subframe/Suspension rod loose
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer/Inner sills Damage/Corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe and all suspension undersealed ?

  2. Fail174,969 miles (+12)3 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,969 miles
    Test number
    159342769983
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront & Rear Suspension Corroded ,
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass174,957 miles (+527)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    174,957 miles
    Test number
    922156400810
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S/F & O/S/F (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S/R & O/S/R (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront & Rear Suspension Corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S/F & O/S/F (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Pass174,430 miles (+481)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2022
    Odometer
    174,430 miles
    Test number
    281934581300
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edges worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass173,949 miles (+3,574)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    173,949 miles
    Test number
    451680013288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass170,375 miles (+3,885)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    170,375 miles
    Test number
    477697865403
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass166,490 miles (+7,410)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    166,490 miles
    Test number
    110150243911

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass159,080 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    159,080 miles
    Test number
    210849742506
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres wearing on inner edge

  9. Fail159,076 miles (+10,791)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,076 miles
    Test number
    742780282754
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres wearing on inner edge

  10. Pass148,285 miles (+330)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    148,285 miles
    Test number
    603734068214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail147,955 miles (+8,653)11 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,955 miles
    Test number
    774793931398
    • FailureExhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureFront Headlamp cleaning device inoperative missing (1.7.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

  12. Pass139,302 miles (+8,693)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    139,302 miles
    Test number
    767078525038
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteRear brake pipes corroding

  13. Pass130,609 miles (+6,486)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    130,609 miles
    Test number
    109828193223
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Pass124,123 miles (+4)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    124,123 miles
    Test number
    397344602394
    • NoteNearside rear tyre worn on inside edge

  15. Fail124,119 miles (+10,890)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,119 miles
    Test number
    238153202332
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre worn on inside edge

  16. Pass113,229 miles (+2)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    113,229 miles
    Test number
    998690091212
    • NoteAir bag light on
    • NoteFront brake discs corroded on inner face
    • NotePlay in steering rack joints
    • NoteRepair to exhaust

  17. Fail113,227 miles (+3,291)1 failure4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,227 miles
    Test number
    858118881228
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteAir bag light on
    • NoteFront brake discs corroded on inner face
    • NotePlay in steering rack joints
    • NoteRepair to exhaust

  18. Pass109,936 miles (+9,561)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    109,936 miles
    Test number
    132622600385

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass100,375 miles (+41)6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    100,375 miles
    Test number
    994091409384
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre has cuts but not yet showing chords

  20. Fail100,334 miles (+6,544)8 failures7 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,334 miles
    Test number
    922079399244
    • FailureHazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre has cuts but not yet showing chords

  21. Pass93,790 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    93,790 miles
    Test number
    781334008310

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail93,790 miles (+10,146)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,790 miles
    Test number
    511494908355
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  23. Pass83,644 miles (+11,202)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    83,644 miles
    Test number
    271049397264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass72,442 miles (+127)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    72,442 miles
    Test number
    362240696222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail72,315 miles2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,315 miles
    Test number
    442379686212
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteBoth front and offside rear tyre splitting on inner walls

Questions about T74 BDM

Does T74 BDM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T74 BDM expired on 17 Jul 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T74 BDM?
The MOT on T74 BDM expired on 17 Jul 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T74 BDM done?
T74 BDM was recorded at 174,998 miles at its MOT on 12 Sept 2023, an average of 6,074 miles a year.
Has T74 BDM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T74 BDM has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on T74 BDM 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 T74 BDM find?
T74 BDM failed its latest MOT on 12 Sept 2023 with 16 major defects and 5 advisories: exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits; exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits; nearside front headlamp aim too low, and 18 more.

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