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YS51 BGX

2001 Audi Tt

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2020
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

139,349 mi
Last recorded139,349 miles
Recorded on27 May 2019
Typical for 2001 Audi Tt88,930 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS51 BGX
MakeAudi
ModelTt
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 May 2019 139,349 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipe flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 13 May 2019 139,303 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))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut insecurely attached upper mount (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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 Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Driver's door likely to open inadvertently or not remain closed (6.2.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipe flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 14 May 2018 117,427 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 110,083 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs pitted on inside (3.5.1i)

Fail 12 May 2017 110,083 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs pitted on inside (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 106,782 miles

Offside Rear wheel arch damaged no sharp edges

all brake pipes coated

engine covers fitted

Pass 29 Jun 2015 105,408 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 103,575 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 102,198 miles

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

all brake pipes wrapprd in plastic coating unable to fully inspect

Fail 13 Jun 2013 102,198 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

all brake pipes wrapprd in plastic coating unable to fully inspect

Pass 14 Jun 2012 93,546 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jun 2012 93,546 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Fail 11 Jun 2012 93,455 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2011 84,663 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 77,884 miles

power steering system has slight oil leak

Pass 1 Oct 2009 75,315 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Dec 2008 71,992 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

both front tyres slightly worn on outer edges

cut on nearside front tyre (not deep enough to reach ply or cords)

Fail 17 Dec 2008 71,984 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

both front tyres slightly worn on outer edges

cut on nearside front tyre (not deep enough to reach ply or cords)

Pass 21 Dec 2007 66,872 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2007 66,868 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 21 Dec 2006 50,786 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2005 34,178 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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YS51 BGX is a 2001 Audi Tt in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 YS51 BGX, 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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YS51 BGX is a 2001 Audi Tt, first registered on 28 November 2001.

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