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CA51 KAX

2001 Audi Tt

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

117,221 mi
Last recorded117,221 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Audi Tt88,930 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA51 KAX
MakeAudi
ModelTt
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 117,221 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Aug 2022 115,189 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2022 115,183 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2021 111,205 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2021 111,197 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 108,788 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2020 108,783 miles

Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2019 104,473 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at center clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine/gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine management light on

oil level on minimum

Fail 30 Jul 2019 104,472 miles

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides outer gaiters split at inner clips (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at center clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine/gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine management light on

oil level on minimum

Pass 27 Aug 2018 99,084 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 93,770 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 88,657 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 83,275 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 72,924 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Dec 2013 72,887 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2012 67,028 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 60,670 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 56,504 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 51,764 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 46,879 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 40,159 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 34,624 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2005 28,710 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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CA51 KAX is a 2001 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 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 CA51 KAX, 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 CA51 KAX registered?

CA51 KAX is a 2001 Audi Tt, first registered on 17 December 2001.

Is CA51 KAX safe to buy?

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