2001 Audi TT 1.8L Petrol · AV51 HDD
2001 Audi TT (1.8L, petrol). First registered 07 Sept 2001. Recorded mileage 112,954 miles. MOT valid until 19 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI TT
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Ipswich
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 112,954 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AV51 HDD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/08/2026
- 112,954 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AV51 HDD 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 2001 Audi Tt (AV51 HDD) between March 2025 and August 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 21 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (8 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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: “Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam Main beam not working as intended (too low). (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”.
AV51 HDD Mileage History
- 15/03/2025108,360 mi
- 08/04/2026112,612 mi+4,252 mi
- 16/04/2026112,634 mi+22 mi
- 07/05/2026112,661 mi+27 mi
- 21/08/2026112,954 mi+293 mi
Average of roughly 3,202 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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