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Y856 KAN

2001 Audi Tt

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

150,069 mi
Last recorded150,069 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2015
Typical for 2001 Audi Tt88,930 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY856 KAN
MakeAudi
ModelTt
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2015 150,069 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 4 Jul 2014 94,949 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension weakened allowing body or other component to foul a road wheel or would do so if laden (2.4.A.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

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)

Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2013 92,769 miles

Oil leak

Fail 6 Jun 2013 92,769 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

coolaht leak

engine overheating

Pass 31 May 2012 89,620 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 May 2012 89,620 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 May 2011 84,866 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2010 81,020 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2010 81,019 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 2 Jan 2009 130,704 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 120,693 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 105,150 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2006 105,106 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2005 64,485 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2005 63,081 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

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

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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Y856 KAN is a 2001 Audi Tt in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 Y856 KAN, 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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Y856 KAN is a 2001 Audi Tt, first registered on 29 March 2001.

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