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YH51 APB

2001 Audi Tt

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests34 (21 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate61.8%

Mileage

120,438 mi
Last recorded120,438 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 Audi Tt88,930 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH51 APB
MakeAudi
ModelTt
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

21 pass 13 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 120,438 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both side (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both side(HEAVY CORRODED) (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both side (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Feb 2026 120,434 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Both side front brake disc in VERY POOR CONDITION

Front Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both side (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both side(HEAVY CORRODED) (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both side (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2025 110,575 miles

Both side front inner brake disc in slighty poor condition

Coil spring corroded ALL (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside front brake back plate corroded

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both side (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both side (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2024 99,113 miles

All rear suspension arms corroded

All rear suspension bushes slightly deteriorated

Both rear brake hose ferrule slightly corroded

Front brake discs in poor condition on inside face

Nearside rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit on inner edge 2.5mm

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside rear tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Rear subframe corroded

Rear subframe forward mounts corroded

Fail 5 Mar 2024 99,113 miles

All rear suspension arms corroded

All rear suspension bushes slightly deteriorated

Both rear brake hose ferrule slightly corroded

Front brake discs in poor condition on inside face

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit on inner edge 2.5mm

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside rear tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Rear subframe corroded

Rear subframe forward mounts corroded

Pass 3 Apr 2023 94,092 miles

All rear suspension components corroded

Front brake discs in poor condition

Front subframe corroded

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2022 89,919 miles

general corrosion to suspension components

Fail 30 Mar 2022 89,919 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

general corrosion to suspension components

Pass 22 Jan 2021 88,187 miles

BOTH Rear lower arm pin bushes worn.

Pass 18 Nov 2019 87,172 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

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

Fail 18 Nov 2019 87,172 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2018 84,633 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2018 84,631 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 84,082 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 6 Feb 2018 84,082 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Jan 2017 77,132 miles

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

rear auto head lamp adjuster leaver broken and detached

Fail 19 Jan 2017 77,132 miles

Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

rear auto head lamp adjuster leaver broken and detached

Pass 5 Nov 2015 71,784 miles

cat heat shield missing

Fail 5 Nov 2015 71,784 miles

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

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

cat heat shield missing

Pass 20 Oct 2014 68,173 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre perishing on inner/outer wall (225/40/18y runflat )

tachometer not working

Fail 11 Oct 2014 68,118 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine management warning light on

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre perishing on inner/outer wall (225/40/18y runflat )

tachometer not working

Pass 14 Oct 2013 64,887 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 31 Oct 2012 59,885 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 31 Oct 2012 59,885 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 31 Oct 2011 55,297 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2011 55,297 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 50,459 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2010 50,459 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f wiper blade poor

Pass 12 Oct 2009 45,275 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2008 39,965 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2007 34,104 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 34,104 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 28 Sep 2006 29,635 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Oct 2005 25,479 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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YH51 APB is a 2001 Audi Tt in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.8%.

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 YH51 APB, 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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YH51 APB is a 2001 Audi Tt, first registered on 15 October 2001.

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