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Y996 LJO

2001 Audi Tt

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

132,309 mi
Last recorded132,309 miles
Recorded on11 May 2017
Typical for 2001 Audi Tt88,930 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY996 LJO
MakeAudi
ModelTt
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 May 2017 132,309 miles

ALL REAR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

OIL LEAK PRESENT

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 129,156 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f headlamp cloudy

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 1 Mar 2016 129,132 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn on inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s/f headlamp cloudy

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 27 Jan 2015 116,572 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 24 Jan 2015 116,571 miles

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

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

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

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2013 108,606 miles

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

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 26 Nov 2012 99,037 miles

emission levels very high

Fail 20 Nov 2012 98,988 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

emission levels very high

Pass 31 Oct 2011 90,758 miles

1.centre stop light not working

Fail 31 Oct 2011 90,755 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

1.centre stop light not working

Pass 5 Nov 2010 88,139 miles

Suspension stabiliser rod broken on n/s rear.

Pass 3 Nov 2009 82,069 miles

1. front tyres wearing low on inside edges

Pass 29 Oct 2008 73,052 miles

1. o/s front inner wish bone mounting bushes becoming perished. 2. slight uneven tread wear on both rear tyres and both at legal limits worn on inside edges.

Pass 26 Oct 2007 61,136 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 58,101 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2007 58,101 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

nearside rear tyre has a cut not deep enough to reach ply/cords

Pass 15 Mar 2006 45,372 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2006 45,372 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Inner Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

ACC PEDAL RUBBER FELL OFF==FR DISCS WORN==REAR DISCS WORN==NSR PADS 4MM==REQ 4 WHEEL ALIGN==SUSPECT REQ 2 MOD FR ARMS==

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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Y996 LJO is a 2001 Audi Tt in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 Y996 LJO, 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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Y996 LJO is a 2001 Audi Tt, first registered on 11 June 2001.

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