2001 Audi TT 1.8L Petrol · NKZ 1005
2001 Audi TT (1.8L, petrol). First registered 22 Mar 2001. Recorded mileage 137,067 miles. MOT valid until 30 Jul 2027. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- AUDI TT
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 137,067 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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NKZ 1005 Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/08/2026
- 137,067 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
NKZ 1005 MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Audi Tt (NKZ 1005) between April 2023 and August 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 13 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (9 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). 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.
NKZ 1005 Mileage History
- 29/04/2023136,436 mi
- 01/05/2024136,461 mi+25 mi
- 14/06/2025136,471 mi+10 mi
- 01/08/2026137,067 mi+596 mi
Average of roughly 194 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Audi Audi TT Mk1 (8N)
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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