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Y86 YVA

2001 Audi Tt

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

138,617 mi
Last recorded138,617 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Audi Tt88,930 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY86 YVA
MakeAudi
ModelTt
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 138,617 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2026 138,617 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 27 May 2026 138,594 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Apr 2025 138,456 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2024 137,482 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 137,138 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2021 136,257 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 134,815 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2017 130,940 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 128,539 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 117,219 miles

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 1 Sep 2015 117,206 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

EML On

Nearside Front Outer 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 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 31 May 2014 105,102 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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)

exhaust heat shield loose and rattling

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge and splitting 225/45/17

Pass 13 Jun 2013 100,396 miles

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)

engine noisey

Fail 7 Jun 2013 100,347 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Rear Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

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)

engine noisey

Pass 11 Jun 2012 95,803 miles

front lower wishbone bushes wearing

offside rear wheel tight to spin...not binding

unable to see brake fluid level

Fail 11 Jun 2012 95,803 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

front lower wishbone bushes wearing

offside rear wheel tight to spin...not binding

unable to see brake fluid level

Pass 13 Jun 2011 90,751 miles

REAR TYRES WORN UNEVENLY

Fail 13 Jun 2011 90,751 miles

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

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

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

REAR TYRES WORN UNEVENLY

Pass 5 Jun 2010 85,711 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 79,472 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 73,491 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Jun 2007 69,036 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 59,443 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2006 59,175 miles

Nearside 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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Y86 YVA is a 2001 Audi Tt in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 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 Y86 YVA, 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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Y86 YVA is a 2001 Audi Tt, first registered on 22 March 2001.

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