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AV51 GBU

2001 Audi Tt

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

97,874 mi
Last recorded97,874 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 2001 Audi Tt88,930 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV51 GBU
MakeAudi
ModelTt
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 97,874 miles

Coil spring corroded all x 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush all x 4 (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 30 Aug 2024 97,865 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 97,859 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2022 97,852 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 97,430 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 97,354 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 96,931 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 95,357 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 93,665 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2015 93,665 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 90,583 miles

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

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

nearside front tyer worn on edge

Fail 15 Aug 2014 90,528 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

nearside front tyer worn on edge

Pass 13 Aug 2013 85,653 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 80,451 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2012 80,390 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Sep 2011 73,349 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

The nearside front and rear tyres have chucks out the sidewalls

Pass 19 Sep 2011 73,349 miles

The nearside front and rear tyres have chucks out the sidewalls

Pass 17 Sep 2010 72,234 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2010 72,233 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2009 71,149 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 64,319 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 56,986 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 44,734 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2006 44,734 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Sep 2005 25,746 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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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AV51 GBU is a 2001 Audi Tt in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AV51 GBU, 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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AV51 GBU is a 2001 Audi Tt, first registered on 18 October 2001.

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