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D23 BTT

2002 Audi Tt

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests33 (22 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

181,456 mi
Last recorded181,456 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Audi Tt84,577 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD23 BTT
MakeAudi
ModelTt
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

22 pass 11 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 181,456 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to legal limit (2-3mm) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive possibly from around rear of head (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily corroded on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

corrosion starting on rear subframe and rear trailing arms

exhaust sounds to be blowing around turbo area, unable to see where, recommend smoke test of exhaust system to locate leak.

several suspension bushes dry and creaking when vehicle is driven

Fail 21 Jul 2026 181,448 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested no beam image due to condition of lense and output of light (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested no beam image due to condition of lense and output of light (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to legal limit (2-3mm) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive possibly from around rear of head (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily corroded on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

corrosion starting on rear subframe and rear trailing arms

exhaust sounds to be blowing around turbo area, unable to see where, recommend smoke test of exhaust system to locate leak.

several suspension bushes dry and creaking when vehicle is driven

Pass 11 Jul 2025 175,507 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2024 168,280 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2023 160,669 miles

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

Nearside outer c.v. gaiter twisted.

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

Offside Rear towing eye mount corroded.

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2023 159,471 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2022 150,249 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all nearside and offside rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all rear suspension and subframe components corroded

all rear suspension arm bushes deteriorated

Fail 21 Jun 2022 150,249 miles

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

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all nearside and offside rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all rear suspension and subframe components corroded

all rear suspension arm bushes deteriorated

Pass 9 Jun 2021 139,162 miles
Fail 19 May 2021 138,992 miles

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))

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective Centre exhaust sleeve (6.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2020 134,485 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Temp guage showing car running to hot

Fail 11 Jun 2020 134,472 miles

Emissions not tested Engine Temperature Gauge Showing Hot (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 128,782 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

engine management light on.

Fail 14 Mar 2019 178,782 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

engine management light on.

Pass 5 Mar 2018 127,659 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2018 127,659 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2017 122,860 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2017 122,860 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 14 Jan 2016 115,556 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 110,380 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 104,076 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2014 104,076 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Jan 2013 99,922 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 93,110 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 86,031 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2011 86,031 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2010 85,600 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2010 79,807 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2009 72,631 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2008 66,550 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 63,852 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 63,848 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2006 47,189 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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D23 BTT is a 2002 Audi Tt in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 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 D23 BTT, 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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D23 BTT is a 2002 Audi Tt, first registered on 22 March 2002.

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