2000 Audi TT 1.8L Petrol · W978 AKM
2000 Audi TT (1.8L, petrol). First registered 08 May 2000. Recorded mileage 144,499 miles. MOT expired on 19 Aug 2025. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- AUDI TT
- Year / Origin
- 2000 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 19 Aug 2025
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 144,499 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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W978 AKM Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/08/2024
- 144,499 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (2 mentions)
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W978 AKM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2000 Audi Tt (W978 AKM) between August 2022 and August 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 5 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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.
W978 AKM Mileage History
- 20/08/2022143,134 mi
- 21/08/2023143,730 mi+596 mi
- 16/08/2024144,499 mi+769 mi
Average of roughly 686 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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