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YV51 LYD

2001 Audi Tt

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2025
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

105,924 mi
Last recorded105,924 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 2001 Audi Tt88,930 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYV51 LYD
MakeAudi
ModelTt
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Fail 9 Jul 2025 105,924 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut greater than 4mm (7.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 27 Jun 2025 105,909 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner rack boot (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut greater than 4mm (7.1.2 (b))

All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp dim when indicators/hazards are on (4.2.3 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2024 104,005 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi along fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi along fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2023 102,494 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH front to rear to flexi heavily blistered (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both from flexi heavily blistered (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Jun 2022 100,450 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2022 100,443 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2021 98,911 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 95,143 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 91,622 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Sep 2019 91,622 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Aug 2018 86,274 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 80,866 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 74,907 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2016 74,907 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2015 68,534 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 60,349 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2013 53,817 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2013 53,817 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2012 45,965 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 41,838 miles

Amber braking system light active.

Pass 23 Mar 2011 40,907 miles

Brake system caution light active.

Pass 26 Feb 2010 38,855 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2010 38,855 miles

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

EML system active.

brake system warning light active.

Pass 7 May 2009 37,115 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 37,078 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 31,077 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 23,956 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2007 23,956 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2007 22,717 miles

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

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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YV51 LYD 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 69%.

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 YV51 LYD, 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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What year was YV51 LYD registered?

YV51 LYD is a 2001 Audi Tt, first registered on 18 October 2001.

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