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AP51 VPU

2001 Audi Tt

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2022
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

165,740 mi
Last recorded165,740 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Audi Tt88,930 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP51 VPU
MakeAudi
ModelTt
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Fail 20 Nov 2025 165,740 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft likely to become detached all 6 bolts loose in cup (6.1.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Nearside sill cover missing

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside sill cover corroded

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

engine management light on

Fail 29 Oct 2025 165,679 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

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

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear - next to fuel filter (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear which were previously failed for imminent risk of failure have been painted over. (1.1.11 (c))

Electronic stability control warning lamp not working (7.12 (e))

Engine management light on

Nearside sill cover missing but not welded panel

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

Offside sill cover corroded & holed but not welded panel

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

Fail 1 Sep 2025 165,679 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Brake performance unable to be tested Risk of brake pipes bursting (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative front level sensor disconnected. rear level sensor insecure (4.1.5 (a))

Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached both sides - all top nuts loose (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both sides (1.1.11 (c))

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

Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture both front to rear (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Both headlamps not fully secure

Electronic stability control warning lamp not working (7.12 (e))

Evidence of NSF tyre fouling inner wing, but not at time of testing

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside sill cover missing but not welded panel

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear inner wing corroded & holed, just outside prescribed area

Offside sill cover corroded & holed but not welded panel

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

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

long brake pedal travel

Pass 16 Dec 2021 160,318 miles

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

Nearside Front damage but not likely to cause injury

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

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

underside showing signs of corrosion

Pass 29 Jun 2020 158,231 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front body slightly damaged

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both sides (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2018 148,509 miles

corrosion on both main front to rear brake pipes

cut in n/s/f tyre outer wall

front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 7 Feb 2018 148,509 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

corrosion on both main front to rear brake pipes

cut in n/s/f tyre outer wall

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 6 Feb 2017 142,990 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 138,980 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 134,964 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jan 2015 134,169 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2014 131,736 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2014 131,736 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2013 125,203 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2012 117,120 miles
Fail 18 May 2012 117,117 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2011 111,613 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2010 105,078 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 May 2009 96,268 miles

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

near side front inner drive shaft gaiter split

Fail 29 Apr 2009 96,268 miles

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

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

near side front inner drive shaft gaiter split

Pass 27 Nov 2007 87,725 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2007 87,620 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2006 75,603 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 75,524 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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AP51 VPU is a 2001 Audi Tt in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 AP51 VPU, 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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AP51 VPU is a 2001 Audi Tt, first registered on 2 November 2001.

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