2001 Audi TT 1.8L Petrol · DE51 FKD
2001 Audi TT (1.8L, petrol). First registered 15 Nov 2001. Recorded mileage 37,661 miles. MOT valid until 19 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI TT
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 37,661 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DE51 FKD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/03/2026
- 37,661 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DE51 FKD 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 (DE51 FKD) between February 2024 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 20 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
DE51 FKD Mileage History
- 16/02/202435,848 mi
- 24/02/202537,003 mi+1,155 mi
- 24/02/202537,003 mi
- 20/03/202637,660 mi+657 mi
- 20/03/202637,661 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 868 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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