2001 Audi TT 1.8L Petrol · SH51 LHE
2001 Audi TT (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Dec 2001. Recorded mileage 110,971 miles. MOT valid until 07 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- AUDI TT
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 110,971 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SH51 LHE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/12/2025
- 110,971 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SH51 LHE 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 (SH51 LHE) between May 2022 and December 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 08 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (7 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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 has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
SH51 LHE Mileage History
- 05/05/2022105,173 mi
- 28/06/2023105,505 mi+332 mi
- 28/06/2024105,649 mi+144 mi
- 19/11/2025110,971 mi+5,322 mi
- 08/12/2025110,971 mi
Average of roughly 1,613 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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