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Y878 BCG

2001 Audi Tt

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

116,514 mi
Last recorded116,514 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2024
Typical for 2001 Audi Tt88,930 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY878 BCG
MakeAudi
ModelTt
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2024 116,514 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes to rear flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))

all rear suspension arms and sub frame corroded

both front outer c/v boots perished

Fail 12 Aug 2024 116,514 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe on suspension arm (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe on suspension arm (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes to rear flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Offside headlamp lens cloudy

all rear suspension arms and sub frame corroded

both front outer c/v boots perished

Pass 4 Aug 2023 115,975 miles

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

headlamp washers are not working

Fail 3 Aug 2023 115,975 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective dull (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective dull (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

headlamp washers are not working

Pass 10 Aug 2022 114,144 miles

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

headlamp washers are not working

Pass 16 Aug 2021 112,930 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all corroded car has been stood (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

headlamp washers not working

Fail 10 Aug 2021 112,924 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wish bone rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all corroded car has been stood (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

headlamp washers not working

noise rattle under car when moving

Pass 1 Nov 2017 111,794 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 30 Oct 2017 111,794 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 109,944 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt wheel chair in rear ()

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both front tyres nearing wear indicators

Fail 31 Oct 2016 109,919 miles

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

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt wheel chair in rear ()

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both front tyres nearing wear indicators

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all front and rear and brake pad light is on (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 105,191 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Fail 14 Oct 2015 105,107 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2014 96,270 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2013 88,111 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 70,213 miles

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2011 62,741 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2010 55,947 miles

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2009 47,396 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 41,244 miles

esp light not always going out

front brake disc inner surfaces poor condition

offside front suspension lower arm inner rear bush starting to deterriorate

Pass 6 Feb 2008 34,426 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 28,150 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2005 23,553 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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Y878 BCG is a 2001 Audi Tt in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 Y878 BCG, 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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Y878 BCG is a 2001 Audi Tt, first registered on 22 May 2001.

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