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Y718 AKM

2001 Audi Tt

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

105,311 mi
Last recorded105,311 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2014
Typical for 2001 Audi Tt88,930 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY718 AKM
MakeAudi
ModelTt
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2014 105,311 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s door mirror cracked

Fail 27 Jun 2014 105,311 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

eml light on

n/s door mirror cracked

n/s/r wheel slightly binding

Pass 13 May 2013 99,716 miles

brakes tetsed by tapley meter

nsf cv boot weaping

oil leak

play in both front top strut mounts close to excess

Fail 13 May 2013 99,716 miles

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

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

brakes tetsed by tapley meter

nsf cv boot weaping

oil leak

play in both front top strut mounts close to excess

Pass 27 Aug 2011 86,235 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2010 76,344 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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

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

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Pass 4 Aug 2010 76,344 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 70,012 miles

n/s/f and o/s/f suspension arm rear bushes starting to perrish.

n/s/f o/s/f tyres outer edges wearing.

n/s/r tyre low.

Fail 20 Nov 2009 70,012 miles

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

n/s/f and o/s/f suspension arm rear bushes starting to perrish.

n/s/f o/s/f tyres outer edges wearing.

n/s/r tyre low.

Pass 4 Nov 2008 62,831 miles

both lower suspension arm bushes starting to spilt

front brake pads getting low

Pass 10 Oct 2007 54,494 miles

slight lift in near side front top stut mount

slight play in near side front anti roll bar drop link

Fail 10 Oct 2007 54,494 miles

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

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

slight lift in near side front top stut mount

slight play in near side front anti roll bar drop link

Pass 17 Oct 2006 45,595 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2006 45,586 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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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Y718 AKM is a 2001 Audi Tt in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2001 Audi Tt models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 88,930 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 Y718 AKM, 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 25 years old, this Audi Tt is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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Y718 AKM is a 2001 Audi Tt, first registered on 12 July 2001.

Is Y718 AKM safe to buy?

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