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VA52 MLY

2002 Audi Tt

Yellow Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

89,128 mi
Last recorded89,128 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Audi Tt84,577 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA52 MLY
MakeAudi
ModelTt
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 89,128 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 May 2026 89,101 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Oct 2024 84,520 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2024 84,514 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Due To Rear Brake Pipes. (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 83,508 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2021 79,073 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2021 79,048 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 77,198 miles

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

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

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

Rear Seats and seat belts not fitted at time of test

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 14 Aug 2020 77,193 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Inner face obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative suspension or headlamp self-levelling system broken (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Inner face obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Seats and seat belts not fitted at time of test

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 69,498 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Aug 2019 69,497 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2018 65,247 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 59,231 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2017 59,194 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 57,310 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2014 53,980 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 3 Sep 2014 53,978 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2013 52,017 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2013 52,017 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2012 43,359 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2011 33,599 miles

AIR BAG LIGHT ON

Pass 16 Apr 2011 29,441 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 28,599 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 26,475 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES LOW - N/S/F TYRE LOW ON INNER EDGE AND TWO CUTS ON OUTTER WALL

Pass 20 Oct 2008 23,615 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 19 Oct 2007 21,239 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2007 21,238 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2006 19,093 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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VA52 MLY 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 67.9%.

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 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 VA52 MLY, 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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VA52 MLY is a 2002 Audi Tt, first registered on 16 October 2002.

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