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AY51 LZE

2002 Audi Tt

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

159,519 mi
Last recorded159,519 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Audi Tt84,577 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY51 LZE
MakeAudi
ModelTt
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 159,519 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2026 159,519 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2025 155,067 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2025 155,053 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2024 150,374 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2023 145,642 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2022 140,665 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Split around the inner clip, not leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2021 135,099 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2019 133,113 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 130,235 miles

n/s and o/s rear shocker cover corroded

Pass 13 Feb 2017 125,814 miles

n/s and o/s rear shocker dust covers corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2016 121,567 miles

all 4 tyres nearing legal limit

Pass 13 Mar 2015 118,972 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 113,897 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 106,851 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 100,137 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 93,501 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2011 93,501 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 82,442 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 71,892 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 61,698 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 49,076 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 34,665 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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AY51 LZE 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 87%.

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 AY51 LZE, 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 AY51 LZE registered?

AY51 LZE is a 2002 Audi Tt, first registered on 9 January 2002.

Is AY51 LZE safe to buy?

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