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YC51 EXP

2002 Audi Tt

Purple Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

138,737 mi
Last recorded138,737 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Audi Tt84,577 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC51 EXP
MakeAudi
ModelTt
Year2002
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 138,737 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords several (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Dec 2025 138,723 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords several (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2024 136,230 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Dec 2024 136,230 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2024 133,709 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2022 131,036 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 129,105 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 126,763 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 125,052 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front tyre wearing edges

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2020 125,052 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front tyre wearing edges

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 122,720 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear tyre outer side walls perished and cracking

Pass 16 Jan 2018 121,012 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 118,856 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 116,528 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 113,552 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 15 Jan 2014 109,488 miles

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 11 Jan 2014 109,488 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Jan 2013 103,879 miles

Air bag light on.

Offside rear tyre sidewall has slight damage.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 16 Jan 2012 97,391 miles

FRONT TYRES UNEVEN WEAR

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

REAR OIL LEAK

Pass 16 Jan 2012 97,391 miles

FRONT TYRES UNEVEN WEAR

Oil leak

REAR OIL LEAK

Pass 17 Jan 2011 87,354 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 76,978 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2010 76,978 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2009 65,481 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 53,259 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2007 42,211 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jan 2006 37,153 miles

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

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

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

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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YC51 EXP is a 2002 Audi Tt in Purple with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2002 Audi Tt models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.9% with a typical mileage of 84,577 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 YC51 EXP, 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 24 years old, this Audi Tt is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YC51 EXP registered?

YC51 EXP is a 2002 Audi Tt, first registered on 11 January 2002.

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