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Audi TT

Silver · Petrol · 2000 · 1,781 cc

W161 PWSMOT history

W161 PWS is a silver petrol Audi TT first used on 8 Apr 2000. Its MOT expired on 28 Feb 2026 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 95,918 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Jan 2025.

W161 PWS silver Audi TT – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi TT, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 28 Feb 2026
Mileage
95,918 mi
At MOT on 31 Jan 2025
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,020 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
W161 PWS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
TT
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
8 Apr 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Feb 2026
Latest MOT test
31 Jan 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

W161 PWS was last recorded at 95,918 miles on 31 Jan 2025, 4,311 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Feb 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
91,607 miles · 3 Feb 2024
Between the last two tests
4,311 miles
Average per year
4,020 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 95,918 miles
  • 2024 – 91,607 miles
  • 2023 – 88,466 miles
  • 2022 – 86,675 miles
  • 2021 – 85,224 miles
  • 2020 – 82,863 miles
  • 2019 – 75,270 miles
  • 2018 – 68,847 miles
  • 2017 – 60,044 miles
  • 2016 – 59,285 miles
  • 2015 – 57,367 miles
  • 2013 – 54,567 miles
  • 2012 – 52,626 miles
  • 2011 – 46,355 miles
  • 2010 – 36,445 miles
  • 2009 – 32,954 miles
  • 2008 – 28,337 miles
  • 2007 – 24,724 miles
  • 2006 – 20,551 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass95,918 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Inner clip missing, but not leaking. (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

26 tests since 3 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass95,918 miles (+4,311)1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    95,918 miles
    Test number
    119202341825
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass91,607 miles (+3,141)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    91,607 miles
    Test number
    675834123887

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass88,466 miles (+1,791)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    88,466 miles
    Test number
    939182154091
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass86,675 miles (+1,451)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    86,675 miles
    Test number
    266788671573
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material PART OF HOSE (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material REAR PART OF FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material PART OF HOSE (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material REAR PART OF FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass85,224 miles (+2,361)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    85,224 miles
    Test number
    480843739130
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass82,863 miles (+7,593)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    82,863 miles
    Test number
    602860490560

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass75,270 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    75,270 miles
    Test number
    616471304796
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail75,269 miles (+6,422)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,269 miles
    Test number
    450295104457
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass68,847 miles (+5)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    68,847 miles
    Test number
    314189800752
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Inner clip missing, but not leaking. (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  10. Fail68,842 miles (+8,798)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,842 miles
    Test number
    349004860758
    • FailureNearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative Taped closed. (1.7.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement Brake binding. (3.5.1k)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative Taped closed. (1.7.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Inner clip missing, but not leaking. (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  11. Pass60,044 miles (+759)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    60,044 miles
    Test number
    935405935564

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass59,285 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    59,285 miles
    Test number
    367422884071
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake binding
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  13. Fail59,285 miles (+1,918)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,285 miles
    Test number
    753152174683
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake binding
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  14. Fail57,367 miles3 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,367 miles
    Test number
    455729345071
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass57,367 miles (+2,800)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    57,367 miles
    Test number
    708529345089
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass54,567 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    54,567 miles
    Test number
    357916863206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail54,558 miles (+1,932)4 failures10 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,558 miles
    Test number
    675781163275
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  18. Pass52,626 miles (+6,271)7 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    52,626 miles
    Test number
    249864062207
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteWipers smearing

  19. Pass46,355 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    46,355 miles
    Test number
    927557251236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail46,355 miles (+9,910)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,355 miles
    Test number
    496656151269
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

  21. Pass36,445 miles (+3,491)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    36,445 miles
    Test number
    333827970190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass32,954 miles (+33)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    32,954 miles
    Test number
    992796059147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail32,921 miles (+4,584)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,921 miles
    Test number
    823436149161
    • FailureBrake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)
    • FailureBrake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  24. Pass28,337 miles (+3,613)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2009
    Odometer
    28,337 miles
    Test number
    201157728191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass24,724 miles (+4,173)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2008
    Odometer
    24,724 miles
    Test number
    274671527454

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass20,551 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2007
    Odometer
    20,551 miles
    Test number
    353643826169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about W161 PWS

Does W161 PWS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on W161 PWS expired on 28 Feb 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on W161 PWS?
The MOT on W161 PWS expired on 28 Feb 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has W161 PWS done?
W161 PWS was recorded at 95,918 miles at its MOT on 31 Jan 2025, an average of 4,020 miles a year.
Has W161 PWS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. W161 PWS has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Jan 2019.
Has the mileage on W161 PWS ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on W161 PWS find?
W161 PWS passed its latest MOT on 31 Jan 2025 with 1 minor defect and 9 advisories: offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside front suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened, and 7 more.

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