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C56 HSG

2002 Audi Tt

Yellow Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

100,042 mi
Last recorded100,042 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Audi Tt84,577 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC56 HSG
MakeAudi
ModelTt
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 100,042 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2025 100,038 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jul 2024 96,873 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2023 94,671 miles

All brake backing plates corroding,n/s/r tyre stepped on inner edge,battery light flashing on dash,headlamp washers not working.

Front Suspension components corroding.

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Including suspension components. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

battery warning light on .

Fail 20 Jul 2023 94,671 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working Front wiper blades not checked. (3.5 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All brake backing plates corroding,n/s/r tyre stepped on inner edge,battery light flashing on dash,headlamp washers not working.

Front Suspension components corroding.

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Including suspension components. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2022 94,520 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front wipers poor

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre wearing uneven

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 93,657 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded x2 springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened x2 lower mounting (5.3.1 (b) (i))

front and rear suspension components corroded

Fail 27 Jul 2021 93,640 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 wiper blades (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded x2 springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened x2 lower mounting (5.3.1 (b) (i))

front and rear suspension components corroded

Pass 31 Jul 2020 92,844 miles

Front and rear suspension components corroded. Rear subframe corroded. O/s/r and n/s/r suspension mounting corroded.

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack. (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Cv boot leaking.

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 31 Jul 2020 92,844 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front and rear suspension components corroded. Rear subframe corroded. O/s/r and n/s/r suspension mounting corroded.

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack. (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Cv boot leaking.

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 92,176 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 26 Jul 2019 92,176 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2018 91,140 miles

Steering and suspension rusted

Underside of vehicle rusted

Pass 10 Oct 2017 90,598 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 4 Oct 2017 90,598 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 89,681 miles

all metal brake pipes corroded.

engine and undershields fitted at time of test.

exhaust corroded.

front lower suspension arms corroded, rear bushes deteriorating.

front sub frame damaged.

offside front tyre structure starting to fail.

rear number plate deteriorating.

slight play in the front top strut mounts.

slight play in the nearside front bottom ball joint.

Fail 3 Oct 2016 89,681 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

all metal brake pipes corroded.

engine and undershields fitted at time of test.

exhaust corroded.

front lower suspension arms corroded, rear bushes deteriorating.

front sub frame damaged.

offside front tyre structure starting to fail.

rear number plate deteriorating.

slight play in the front top strut mounts.

slight play in the nearside front bottom ball joint.

Pass 1 Apr 2015 87,548 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2015 87,548 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2014 85,747 miles

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

n/s/f tyre scrubbing on inner edge

n/s/r wheel slight binding

o/s/f drive shaft inner slight leak

o/s/f tyre scrubbing on inner edge

Pass 15 Mar 2013 85,000 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2012 84,460 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Mar 2011 83,978 miles

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

vehicle has engine cover fitted preventing full inspection

Pass 27 Mar 2010 83,332 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2008 82,272 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2008 78,409 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 70,748 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2005 61,106 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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C56 HSG is a 2002 Audi Tt in Yellow with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 C56 HSG, 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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C56 HSG is a 2002 Audi Tt, first registered on 8 January 2002.

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