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Y857 HGX

2001 Audi Tt

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

146,493 mi
Last recorded146,493 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Audi Tt88,930 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY857 HGX
MakeAudi
ModelTt
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 146,493 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp not working (7.12 (e))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside/nearside inner rears (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front inner wheel splash guard loose

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside/nearside brake hose metal pips corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

sills slight damage

Fail 12 Sep 2025 146,493 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking centre (2.1.5 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Electronic stability control warning lamp not working (7.12 (e))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside/nearside inner rears (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front inner wheel splash guard loose

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside/nearside brake hose metal pips corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

sills slight damage

Fail 1 Aug 2025 146,493 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Electronic stability control warning lamp not working (7.12 (e))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside/nearside inner rears (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre worn inner edge

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front heavily worn inner edge/slight side wall damage

Offside Rear sill cover corroded

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2024 135,494 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp not working (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear sill cover corroded

Offside Rear sill slightly corroded

Fail 4 Jan 2024 135,494 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Electronic stability control warning lamp not working (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear sill cover corroded

Offside Rear sill slightly corroded

Pass 5 Dec 2022 134,129 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing in centre of tread and splitting on sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated front hose (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing in centre of tread and splitting on sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated front hose (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 30 Nov 2022 134,129 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing in centre of tread and splitting on sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated front hose (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing in centre of tread and splitting on sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated front hose (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 128,117 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2020 125,199 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 25 Nov 2020 125,139 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot missing gator retainer missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt gator split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 121,742 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2019 121,700 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2018 113,779 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2018 113,779 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Oct 2017 108,766 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2016 100,067 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2015 95,736 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 89,804 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 84,837 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 80,672 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2012 80,672 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2011 76,085 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2010 72,434 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2009 68,743 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 65,400 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2008 65,400 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Sep 2007 59,713 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 53,425 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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Y857 HGX is a 2001 Audi Tt in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 Y857 HGX, 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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Y857 HGX is a 2001 Audi Tt, first registered on 10 April 2001.

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