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Y959 MRB

2001 Audi Tt

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

116,659 mi
Last recorded116,659 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2023
Typical for 2001 Audi Tt88,930 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY959 MRB
MakeAudi
ModelTt
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2023 116,659 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2023 116,659 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Feb 2022 11,399 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) x2 ()

Fail 4 Feb 2022 110,398 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) x2 ()

Pass 19 Jan 2021 106,116 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 96,130 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 92,298 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 2 Oct 2018 92,294 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 88,476 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Undertrays fitted

Various underbody components corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2016 84,386 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 82,353 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

dampness to n/s pas pipe

Fail 21 Sep 2015 82,352 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

dampness to n/s pas pipe

rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 6 Oct 2014 80,883 miles

Inner Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

corrosion to suspension components

exhaust corroded

rear no.plate poor

slight damage to sills

stone chips in windscreen

Fail 3 Oct 2014 80,883 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Inner Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

corrosion to suspension components

exhaust corroded

rear no.plate poor

slight damage to sills

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 10 Sep 2013 79,589 miles

advance unbonding to o/s/f lower arm inner bush needs attention asap

exhaust corroded

rear coil springs corroded

rear shock absorber dust covers corroded

stone chips in windscreen

Fail 10 Sep 2013 79,589 miles

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)

advance unbonding to o/s/f lower arm inner bush needs attention asap

exhaust corroded

rear coil springs corroded

rear shock absorber dust covers corroded

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 22 Sep 2012 77,755 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 19 Sep 2012 77,740 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Sep 2011 75,973 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 73,942 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 70,167 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 66,487 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2007 61,773 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 58,053 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2005 52,711 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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Y959 MRB is a 2001 Audi Tt in Black 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 Y959 MRB, 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 Y959 MRB registered?

Y959 MRB is a 2001 Audi Tt, first registered on 23 July 2001.

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