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Y998 PBJ

2001 Audi Tt

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

129,073 mi
Last recorded129,073 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 2001 Audi Tt88,930 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY998 PBJ
MakeAudi
ModelTt
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 129,073 miles

Front arms corroded

Rear subframe corroded

Pass 1 May 2024 128,215 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all round (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Jan 2023 126,265 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2021 120,580 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 109,359 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 90,293 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2017 87,459 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 84,836 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2015 83,587 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge worn and tyre perished (4.1.E.1)

freeplay found in nearside front inner rackend

Fail 18 Nov 2015 83,587 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded flexible brakepipe (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside 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)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded flexible brakepipe (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge worn and tyre perished (4.1.E.1)

freeplay found in nearside front inner rackend

Pass 25 Nov 2014 82,228 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Nov 2014 82,222 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2013 79,844 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2012 77,209 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2012 77,137 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2011 73,715 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 69,758 miles

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

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

n/s/r shocker weeping slightly

rear tyre asymmetrical and rotational

Pass 27 Nov 2009 65,431 miles

advise nsr shocker damp with oil

advise both front anti roll bar plastic mount split

advise both front lower arm rear bushes splitting from metal inners

advise osr coil spring badly corroaded

advise rear anti rool bar nsr plactic stopper broken off

Fail 25 Nov 2009 65,431 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

advise both front anti roll bar plastic mount split

advise both front lower arm rear bushes splitting from metal inners

advise nsf head lamp aim not checked due to nsf dipped beam inop

advise osr coil spring badly corroaded

advise rear anti rool bar nsr plactic stopper broken off

Pass 17 Nov 2008 58,807 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2007 48,521 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2007 48,521 miles

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

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 27 Nov 2006 38,000 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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Y998 PBJ is a 2001 Audi Tt in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 Y998 PBJ, 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 Y998 PBJ registered?

Y998 PBJ is a 2001 Audi Tt, first registered on 14 July 2001.

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