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TT02 DES

2002 Audi Tt

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

121,557 mi
Last recorded121,557 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2002 Audi Tt84,577 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTT02 DES
MakeAudi
ModelTt
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 121,557 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2026 121,548 miles

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

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

Exhaust emits visible black smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2025 117,294 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2024 113,866 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2024 113,866 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened Marked white (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 26 Jul 2024 113,792 miles

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock Absorber Corroded

Offside Rear Shock Absorber Corroded

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

Pass 24 Jul 2023 109,493 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 107,142 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2021 102,152 miles

Nearside Front strut top mount has slight play when wheels suspended

Fail 7 Apr 2021 102,152 miles

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

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

Nearside Front strut top mount has slight play when wheels suspended

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

Pass 27 Apr 2020 98,383 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2019 96,151 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2019 96,151 miles

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

Pass 19 Apr 2018 87,948 miles

Central Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Inner Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2017 80,287 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 71,944 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 65,034 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 58,784 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2014 58,784 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2013 55,319 miles

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

Slight play felt in nearside steering arm at wheel

Fail 8 Apr 2013 55,319 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Slight play felt in nearside steering arm at wheel

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 52,184 miles

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

advise front discs corroded

Fail 24 Mar 2012 52,184 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

advise front discs corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2011 49,112 miles

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

advise front discs corrosion

Pass 13 Apr 2010 46,537 miles

both rear coilsprings corroded

Fail 30 Mar 2010 46,537 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2009 45,562 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 31 Oct 2008 42,452 miles

Nearside 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 3 Nov 2007 38,435 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2006 33,574 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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TT02 DES 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 70%.

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 TT02 DES, 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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TT02 DES is a 2002 Audi Tt, first registered on 14 August 2002.

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