2001 Audi TT 1.8L Petrol · Y696 AAB
2001 Audi TT (1.8L, petrol). First registered 16 Mar 2001. Recorded mileage 121,126 miles. MOT valid until 16 Feb 2027. Taxed until 01 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI TT
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Apr 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 121,126 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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Y696 AAB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/02/2026
- 121,126 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 12 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
Y696 AAB 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 (Y696 AAB) between November 2023 and February 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 17 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (12 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (6 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 35 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: “Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))”; “Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”.
Y696 AAB Mileage History
- 03/11/2023116,910 mi
- 06/02/2025118,234 mi+1,324 mi
- 15/02/2025118,260 mi+26 mi
- 16/02/2026121,120 mi+2,860 mi
- 17/02/2026121,126 mi+6 mi
Average of roughly 1,840 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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