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AV52 ESO

2002 Audi Tt

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

115,350 mi
Last recorded115,350 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2025
Typical for 2002 Audi Tt84,577 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV52 ESO
MakeAudi
ModelTt
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2025 115,350 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2024 110,306 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2024 110,302 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2022 106,526 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear bushes worn - both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2021 103,827 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both worn on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 101,753 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

wipers movement slow

Pass 27 Aug 2019 98,213 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre sections (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Aug 2019 98,213 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre sections (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 93,452 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorber piston cover corroded and insecure

Pass 23 Aug 2017 90,759 miles

covers & under trays fitted

Pass 23 Aug 2016 88,152 miles

covers & under trays fitted

Pass 29 Aug 2015 83,169 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

engine and body covers fitted

Fail 29 Aug 2015 83,169 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

engine and body covers fitted

Pass 6 Aug 2014 78,441 miles

there are superficial cracks to the nearside rear tyre outer sidewall

Pass 21 Aug 2013 75,441 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 71,907 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2012 71,907 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 69,488 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2011 69,488 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2010 63,612 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2009 56,183 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 51,786 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 34,848 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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AV52 ESO is a 2002 Audi Tt in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 2002 Audi Tt models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.9% with a typical mileage of 84,577 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 AV52 ESO, 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 24 years old, this Audi Tt is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AV52 ESO registered?

AV52 ESO is a 2002 Audi Tt, first registered on 9 December 2002.

Is AV52 ESO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV52 ESO shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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