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BY51 SJM

2001 Audi Tt

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

73,109 mi
Last recorded73,109 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 2001 Audi Tt88,930 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBY51 SJM
MakeAudi
ModelTt
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 73,109 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2023 73,090 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2022 72,099 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 70,754 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 69,810 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 68,425 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2018 66,980 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2018 66,980 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2014 65,580 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2014 65,580 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 65,128 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2012 63,911 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 60,939 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 57,111 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jul 2008 54,687 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2007 47,279 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 41,261 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2006 36,036 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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BY51 SJM is a 2001 Audi Tt in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 BY51 SJM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BY51 SJM registered?

BY51 SJM is a 2001 Audi Tt, first registered on 20 September 2001.

Is BY51 SJM safe to buy?

The MOT history for BY51 SJM shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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