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YJ51 DBU

2001 Audi Tt

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

115,083 mi
Last recorded115,083 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2019
Typical for 2001 Audi Tt88,930 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ51 DBU
MakeAudi
ModelTt
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2019 115,083 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output on both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 114,050 miles

HEADLIGHT LENSES TAINTED

Nearside MIRROR GLASS LOOSE

Offside Outer SILL DAMAGED

REAR SEATS AND BELTS NOT FITTED

Fail 9 Aug 2018 114,048 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FLEX (6.1.2 (a))

HEADLIGHT LENSES TAINTED

Nearside MIRROR GLASS LOOSE

Offside Outer SILL DAMAGED

REAR SEATS AND BELTS NOT FITTED

Pass 3 Jun 2017 111,734 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex (7.1.2)

Front both wiper blades split on edges

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to and from flexs (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to and from flexs (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear tyre perishing due asap

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides forward most (2.4.G.2)

engine light on

Fail 3 Jun 2017 111,734 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front both wiper blades split on edges

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to and from flexs (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to and from flexs (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear tyre perishing due asap

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides forward most (2.4.G.2)

engine light on

Pass 27 May 2016 108,765 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 27 May 2016 108,765 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2015 106,627 miles
Fail 26 May 2015 106,627 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 3 Apr 2014 103,011 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2014 2,781 miles

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

warning lamps on dash

Pass 4 Apr 2013 91,973 miles

ECU light is on

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 3 Apr 2013 91,901 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

ECU light is on

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 85,460 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 85,460 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2011 82,234 miles

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

all 4 discs rusty

Pass 15 Oct 2009 82,229 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Jun 2008 78,360 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 72,828 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 66,759 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2005 56,357 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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YJ51 DBU is a 2001 Audi Tt in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 YJ51 DBU, 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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YJ51 DBU is a 2001 Audi Tt, first registered on 24 September 2001.

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