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YK51 BKD

2001 Audi Tt

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

133,971 mi
Last recorded133,971 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2025
Typical for 2001 Audi Tt88,930 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK51 BKD
MakeAudi
ModelTt
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2025 133,971 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

underbody corrosion

Pass 31 Oct 2023 132,602 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 131,913 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective bracket is broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2022 131,913 miles

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective bracket is broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 131,228 miles

Front Engine MIL is on

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front wiper blade is split

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

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

exhaust is corroded

Fail 19 Oct 2021 131,227 miles

Central Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction items on mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Exhaust is corroded.Sleeve is missing a nut.

Front Engine malfunction indicator lamp (engine management light or ‘EML’) is on

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat: backrest insecure. Benefit given.

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2020 130,788 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2019 127,604 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top shock mount has slight play (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both rears ()

Fail 18 Apr 2019 127,604 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top shock mount has slight play (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both rears ()

Pass 14 Apr 2018 118,307 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2017 110,263 miles

engine cover and underbody shields fitted preventing inspection of some items

Pass 6 Apr 2016 105,587 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both front shock absorber top rubber mounts worn

engine covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Fail 6 Apr 2016 105,587 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both front shock absorber top rubber mounts worn

engine covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 17 Apr 2015

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2014 101,096 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2014 101,096 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 97,757 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 94,749 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 94,749 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Apr 2011 87,844 miles

1. Front brake discs slightly pitted. 2. Front tyres worn to limit on inside edges.

Fail 15 Apr 2011 87,825 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

1. Front brake discs slightly pitted. 2. Front tyres worn to limit on inside edges.

Pass 16 Mar 2010 84,934 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

traction control lamp on

Fail 16 Mar 2010 84,934 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

traction control lamp on

Pass 21 Oct 2008 79,851 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2008 79,849 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2007 76,282 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2007 76,277 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Jan 2007 71,682 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 69,751 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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YK51 BKD is a 2001 Audi Tt in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 YK51 BKD, 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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YK51 BKD is a 2001 Audi Tt, first registered on 6 October 2001.

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