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Y961 NLX

2001 Audi Tt

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

186,217 mi
Last recorded186,217 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2020
Typical for 2001 Audi Tt88,930 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY961 NLX
MakeAudi
ModelTt
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2020 186,217 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2020 186,212 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits Too high (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Backbox (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule slightly corroded

Nearside Rear Suspension height sensor broken, possibly affecting headlight aim

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule slightly corroded

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 185,077 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside & nearside, pipes that join to & exit both rear flexi hoses & run along suspension arms (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside & nearside upper & lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2017 181,511 miles

Offside Rear brake is slightly binding

Rear Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded offside & nearside as pipes, join & exit hoses as they run along the suspension arms (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 172,182 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 29 Oct 2015 172,176 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2014 150,732 miles

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

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

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

the nearside wiper blade is deteriorating

Pass 12 Feb 2013 138,590 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2013 138,574 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 132,559 miles

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

oil level below minimum 1 ltr added

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 5 Apr 2012 132,559 miles

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

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

oil level below minimum 1 ltr added

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 30 Mar 2011 123,918 miles

front brake disc's worn

nearside rear suspension switch linkage detached

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

rear disc's starting to rust

Fail 30 Mar 2011 123,918 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

front brake disc's worn

nearside rear suspension switch linkage detached

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

rear disc's starting to rust

Pass 26 Mar 2010 116,682 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2010 116,667 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 109,510 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 104,314 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2007 97,398 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 87,820 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2005 69,156 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2005 69,156 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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Y961 NLX is a 2001 Audi Tt in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y961 NLX, 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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Y961 NLX is a 2001 Audi Tt, first registered on 14 August 2001.

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