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Y98 BBA

2001 Audi Tt

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

126,222 mi
Last recorded126,222 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2019
Typical for 2001 Audi Tt88,930 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY98 BBA
MakeAudi
ModelTt
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2019 126,222 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 120,352 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL rear arms heavily corroded (2.4.G.1)

exhaust heavily corroded

Fail 12 Apr 2018 120,350 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main front to rear (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to wheel (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL rear arms heavily corroded (2.4.G.1)

exhaust heavily corroded

Pass 31 Mar 2017 111,816 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded rear section of front to rear to brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded rear section of front to rear to brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

rear sub frame corroded

Fail 24 Mar 2017 111,813 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded rear section of front to rear to brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front tyre as no visible tread on inner edge

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded rear section of front to rear to brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Valve stem slightly damaged both rear (4.1.D.1e)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (3.5.1i)

rear sub frame corroded

Pass 8 Apr 2016 105,370 miles

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

Valve stem slightly damaged osf/osr/nsr (4.1.D.1e)

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

rear propshaft coupling warn

slight leak osf cv boot clip

Fail 8 Apr 2016 105,370 miles

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

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

Valve stem slightly damaged osf/osr/nsr (4.1.D.1e)

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

rear propshaft coupling warn

slight leak osf cv boot clip

Pass 12 Mar 2015 101,524 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Mar 2015 101,524 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Feb 2014 96,322 miles

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 31 Jan 2014 96,158 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Dec 2012 89,498 miles

o/s and n/s tyre wear on inside edge

Pass 13 Oct 2011 80,995 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2011 80,995 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Sep 2010 75,002 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2010 75,002 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 24 Sep 2009 70,059 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2009 70,059 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 64,725 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2008 64,725 miles

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

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

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

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

rear no plate deteriorated

Pass 17 Aug 2007 48,314 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2006 38,750 miles

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

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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Y98 BBA is a 2001 Audi Tt in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 Y98 BBA, 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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Y98 BBA is a 2001 Audi Tt, first registered on 1 May 2001.

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