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EMZ 2873

2002 Audi Tt

Purple Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

189,017 mi
Last recorded189,017 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Audi Tt84,577 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEMZ 2873
MakeAudi
ModelTt
Year2002
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 189,017 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2024 186,008 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn down to 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn down to 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 17 Sep 2024 186,008 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn down to 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn down to 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2023 182,010 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively and offside front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively and offside rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer sill corroded

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

Pass 1 Aug 2022 172,922 miles

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement And offside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Sill cover corroding

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2021 167,145 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside wishbone rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

offside rear sill trim damaged

oil residue engine and gearbox areas

Pass 20 Aug 2020 163,544 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Sill Area Damaged

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

Pass 20 Apr 2019 157,322 miles

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

nearside rear headlamp levelling sensor deteriorated

Fail 6 Apr 2019 156,976 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken at top (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

nearside rear headlamp levelling sensor deteriorated

Pass 29 Mar 2018 151,124 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 1 Apr 2017 142,089 miles

Front wiper blades split nearside and offside

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

oil leak engine area

Pass 9 Apr 2016 136,418 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 131,159 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2015 131,159 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2014 121,251 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 109,176 miles

Oil leak

heat shelid on exhaust is loose

rod on rear suspension sensor is very loose

Fail 5 Apr 2013 109,176 miles

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

Oil leak

heat shelid on exhaust is loose

rod on rear suspension sensor is very loose

Pass 17 Apr 2012 102,610 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 97,653 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2010 92,623 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 88,384 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

n/s outer sidelight not working

Pass 11 Apr 2008 82,909 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 27 Mar 2008 82,821 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2006 72,249 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2006 72,249 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

large screw in nsf tyre tread.. slight damage to nsf tyre, outer sidewall..

Pass 11 Nov 2005 51,826 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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EMZ 2873 is a 2002 Audi Tt in Purple with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 EMZ 2873, 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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What year was EMZ 2873 registered?

EMZ 2873 is a 2002 Audi Tt, first registered on 28 November 2002.

Is EMZ 2873 safe to buy?

The MOT history for EMZ 2873 shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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