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BG52 OTL

2002 Audi Tt

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

137,155 mi
Last recorded137,155 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Audi Tt84,577 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG52 OTL
MakeAudi
ModelTt
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 137,155 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2026 137,155 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

play in nearside steering rack inner joint

Pass 14 Feb 2025 131,009 miles

offside and nearside front wishbone rear bushes perished cracking

Fail 9 Jan 2025 131,006 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1.06 (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Offside Front on legal limit

Offside Front tyre worn smooth on outer edge close to inner cords

rea exhaust box clamp missing

Pass 31 Jan 2024 122,254 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2023 115,904 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2023 115,904 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits 0.44 co (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Position lamp not working offside and nearside front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside number plate not working

Pass 11 Jan 2022 111,541 miles

lift in offside and nearside front upper strut top mountings

Fail 11 Jan 2022 111,540 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

lift in offside and nearside front upper strut top mountings

offside rear caliper handbrake arm not returning fully

slack in handbrake

Pass 13 Jan 2021 107,815 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 104,438 miles

Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

front headlight lenses faded (image weak)

front suspension arms corodded

Pass 10 Jul 2018 102,457 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Jul 2017 100,459 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 3 Jul 2017 100,452 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

front brake discs badly worn/pitted on inner surfaces

Pass 15 Jul 2016 94,105 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2016 94,104 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces pitted and corroded (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 91,030 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring components

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak from rear differential

Pass 7 Nov 2014 86,742 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

advise oil leak from back axle/driveshafts.

Pass 7 Nov 2013 83,377 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

O,N/F tyre worn on edge

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 Nov 2012 80,387 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust joints rusting

offside rear inner tyre worn and wall cracking

Pass 4 Nov 2011 73,468 miles

n/s front tyre wearing badly inside edge plus only just in

rear coil springs rusted

Fail 3 Nov 2011 73,464 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

n/s front tyre wearing badly inside edge plus only just in

rear coil springs rusted

Fail 29 Oct 2010 66,880 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front brake discs worn

rear suspension noisy

Pass 29 Oct 2010 66,880 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front brake discs worn

rear suspension noisy

Pass 6 Nov 2009 60,746 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2009 60,746 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 3 Nov 2008 54,527 miles

Both front tyres are wearing on inner edges

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear No plate starting to delaminate

Wipers smearing

Pass 24 Oct 2007 47,273 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2007 47,273 miles

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Oct 2006 43,632 miles

How Reliable is the Audi Tt?

Based on 2,336,395 MOT tests across 161,515 vehicles.

78.1%
Pass Rate
4,869
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
161,515
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 59,061
position lamp(s) not working 54,144
coil spring broken 21,869
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 16,796
Registration plate lamp not working 16,355
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BG52 OTL is a 2002 Audi Tt in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2002 Audi Tt models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.9% with a typical mileage of 84,577 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Audi Tt fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 59,061 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BG52 OTL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi Tt typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 24 years old, this Audi Tt is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BG52 OTL is a 2002 Audi Tt, first registered on 8 November 2002.

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