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Y953 SOO

2001 Audi Tt

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

130,519 mi
Last recorded130,519 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Audi Tt88,930 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY953 SOO
MakeAudi
ModelTt
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 130,519 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2024 124,732 miles

EML on

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2023 119,969 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 119,830 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 113,071 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 103,633 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2019 103,550 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2018 96,182 miles

BOTH Rear Brake Discs slightly worn.

BOTH Rear Tyres worn to 3mm.

Factory fitted Engine Cover.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 30 Apr 2018 96,176 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (2.4.G.2)

BOTH Rear Brake Discs slightly worn.

BOTH Rear Tyres worn to 3mm.

Factory fitted Engine Cover.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 May 2017 89,290 miles

BOTH Rear Brake Discs slightly worn.

Factory fitted Engine Cover.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 81,199 miles

ALL Brake Discs slightly worn.

Factory fitted Engine Cover.

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 73,695 miles

ALL Brake Discs slightly worn.

BOTH Rear Tyres worn to 3mm, and slightly mishaped around inner edges.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 May 2014 66,366 miles
Fail 10 May 2014 66,366 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 58,848 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 55,996 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 52,321 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 48,012 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2009 69,121 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 42,008 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 31,921 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 25,977 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2006 25,898 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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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Y953 SOO is a 2001 Audi Tt in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 Y953 SOO, 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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What year was Y953 SOO registered?

Y953 SOO is a 2001 Audi Tt, first registered on 24 May 2001.

Is Y953 SOO safe to buy?

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