2000 Audi TT 1.8L Petrol · W166 AKO
2000 Audi TT (1.8L, petrol). First registered 03 Jun 2000. Recorded mileage 162,636 miles. MOT valid until 03 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI TT
- Year / Origin
- 2000 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 162,636 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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W166 AKO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/04/2026
- 162,636 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 15 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
W166 AKO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2000 Audi Tt (W166 AKO) between April 2024 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 20 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (12 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Steering (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 32 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))”; “Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”.
W166 AKO Mileage History
- 17/04/2024152,707 mi
- 17/04/2024152,708 mi+1 mi
- 22/04/2025159,097 mi+6,389 mi
- 10/04/2026162,635 mi+3,538 mi
- 20/04/2026162,636 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 4,948 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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