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Y981 NLO

2001 Audi Tt

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

62,727 mi
Last recorded62,727 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2014
Typical for 2001 Audi Tt88,930 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY981 NLO
MakeAudi
ModelTt
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2014 62,727 miles

near side rear tyre has damage to outer side wall

off side rear tyre has damage to side wall

Fail 25 Apr 2014 62,727 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

near side rear coil spring corroded

near side rear tyre has damage to outer side wall

off side rear tyre has damage to side wall

Pass 26 Apr 2013 58,186 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Apr 2013 58,144 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Electronic stability system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Mar 2012 53,024 miles

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

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

front brake discs pitted

Fail 10 Mar 2012 52,984 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

front brake discs pitted

Pass 5 Nov 2010 46,416 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 42,098 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2008 35,877 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2007 32,184 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2005 18,731 miles

both rear tyres on 3mm legal limit is 1.6mm

o/s/r tyre has cut in side wall not showing cords ok for mot

Fail 13 Oct 2005 18,731 miles

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

both rear tyres on 3mm legal limit is 1.6mm

o/s/r tyre has cut in side wall not showing cords ok for mot

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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Y981 NLO is a 2001 Audi Tt in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 Y981 NLO, 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 Y981 NLO registered?

Y981 NLO is a 2001 Audi Tt, first registered on 17 May 2001.

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