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TT51 ELL

2002 Audi Tt

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

79,638 mi
Last recorded79,638 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Audi Tt84,577 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTT51 ELL
MakeAudi
ModelTt
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 79,638 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front lower arm ball joints (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2025 77,744 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2024 75,163 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2024 75,163 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2023 73,055 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Jun 2023 73,055 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2020 73,052 miles

suspension lowered

Pass 20 Mar 2019 71,124 miles

suspension lowered

Pass 15 Jan 2018 69,297 miles

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

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

both rear springs coil bound

Pass 24 Jan 2017 67,395 miles

both rear coil springs coil bound

Fail 24 Jan 2017 67,395 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

both rear coil springs coil bound

Pass 2 Dec 2015 65,865 miles

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

both rear coil springs coil bound

Fail 24 Nov 2015 65,863 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

both rear coil springs coil bound

Pass 11 Dec 2014 64,714 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 61,658 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2013 55,178 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2012 46,072 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2011 39,362 miles

front and rear brake discs slightly corroded.

front lower arm bushes slightly deteriorated.

rearcoil springs corroded.

Pass 14 Apr 2010 35,641 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 Apr 2009 31,767 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 27,443 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2008 27,443 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Both O/S tyres scrubbing inner edges off

Pass 9 May 2007 23,508 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 19,461 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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TT51 ELL is a 2002 Audi Tt in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 TT51 ELL, 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 TT51 ELL registered?

TT51 ELL is a 2002 Audi Tt, first registered on 10 May 2002.

Is TT51 ELL safe to buy?

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