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2001 Audi Tt

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jul 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

64,049 mi
Last recorded64,049 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 2001 Audi Tt88,930 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration20 TT
MakeAudi
ModelTt
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 64,049 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2024 63,066 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2024 63,062 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both headlamps (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high CHECK ADJUSTERS ARE WORKING (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high CHECK ADJUSTERS ARE WORKING (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Feb 2023 60,520 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2023 60,516 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2022 55,739 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2021 55,736 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Cooroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Jun 2020 54,270 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2020 54,270 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 53,639 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 51,534 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear handbrake lever not returning fully

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

ecu light on

Fail 15 Aug 2017 51,534 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users undertray (6.1.B.1b)

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

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear handbrake lever not returning fully

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

ecu light on

Pass 13 Feb 2014 46,745 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Feb 2014 46,745 miles

Front Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2012 43,655 miles

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

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

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

engine management light is on

Pass 22 Jul 2011 40,065 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2011 40,065 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2008 37,396 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 33,050 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Dec 2006 30,029 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2005 25,848 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2005 25,848 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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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20 TT is a 2001 Audi Tt in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 20 TT, 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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20 TT is a 2001 Audi Tt, first registered on 25 September 2001.

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