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YH51 LHW

2001 Audi Tt

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2023
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

69,304 mi
Last recorded69,304 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Audi Tt88,930 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Fail 6 Mar 2026 69,304 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Fail 6 Nov 2023 69,226 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2022 68,706 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bushes worn around centre post (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front door latch / catch , weak/slow to engage

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face outer edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Oct 2022 68,706 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bushes worn around centre post (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front door latch / catch , weak/slow to engage

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face outer edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 68,446 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Sep 2021 68,427 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both slight pitting (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 66,118 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arm rear bushes splitting around centre post (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2020 66,116 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arm rear bushes splitting around centre post (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 65,733 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides wet (5.3.2 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm bushes peeling round posts, both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2019 65,732 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides wet (5.3.2 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm bushes peeling round posts, both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2019 65,730 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Fluid leak, but not excessive radiator (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides damp (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front a/roll link fouling air intake pipe

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play very slight (5.3.4 (a) (i))

indicators slight fault miss a flash

Pass 13 Jul 2018 65,043 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 63,926 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Pipe to rear box wet , and mid mounting corroded off pipe (7.1.2)

Fail 25 Jul 2017 63,908 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Pipe to rear box wet , and mid mounting corroded off pipe (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 60,922 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 55,876 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2014 53,947 miles

very slight play o/s/r a/roll link

Fail 18 Jul 2014 53,897 miles

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

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

very slight play o/s/r a/roll link

Pass 6 Aug 2013 49,443 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 May 2011 46,244 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2010 39,588 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 33,205 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 33,144 miles

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

FRONT SIDE LIGHTS NOT AT EQUAL INTENSITY

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 3 Jun 2008 26,165 miles
Fail 30 May 2008 26,165 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2007 22,524 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2007 22,524 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2006 19,246 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 20 Oct 2005 15,669 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 LHW is a 2001 Audi Tt in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 LHW, 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 LHW is a 2001 Audi Tt, first registered on 12 October 2001.

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