150 180 225 bhp how to tell the difference 1.8t Audi TT MK1
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- In this video we cover how to tell whether your a TT is 150/180/225 bhp
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150Bhp - Found in the Roadster model only
K03 turbo, single smic
FWD Front wheel drive only
Single Exit exhaust
Manual only I believe
Predominantly cloth interior
34mpg
180Bhp - Coupe and roadster
K03s Turbo with single smic
Found in both quattro and Fwd.
Predominantly manual 5 or 6 speed, a few autos out there but not many
Single Exit exhaust
Most 180’s do not have xenon lights (jets on bumper)
225Bhp - Coupe & Roadster
K04 Turbo with twin smic
Twin exit exhaust
Quattro only
6 speed manual gearboxes
Better tuning potential with a greater availability of aftermarket parts
All 225’s have xenon self-levelling lights
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just purchased a moro blue 180 mk1. loving how passionate people are about these cars! great content and I've subscribed !
Lee West welcome to the family fella, any issues you’re always welcome to drop me a message via here or the website. Nice colour choice too 👌🏻
@@TheParrottBros thanks man that's awesome. 🙌 thinking of getting a bamair air filter. Would i need the 70 or 80mm for the 180? I haven't seen many moro blue about tbh. Thought it would be cool haha
Lee West it’s 70mm on a 180hp buddy 😊. Polished up and clean Moro looks lovely in the sun, good choice
@@TheParrottBros you legend. thanks again.
Lee West anytime 👍🏻
Thanks, nice and clear delivery 😉
Excellent explanation.
Subscribed 🙂
Great rundown on all the differences!! 😎👍
Glad you enjoyed it! 🙂
3 years later. I am the owner of an MK1 180 hp Automatic 6speed. Very hard to come by. Most of them sold were manuals! I am in the USA
Gran video, saludos desde Barcelona España
Great content as usual. Keep'em coming, it gives me something to look forward to.
Thanks for supporting the channel
thank you!! good video
I do own a 1999 TT MK1(8n) coupe and its a 180 hps (132 KW) Quattro and one single exhaust (5 gear clutch). Never seen my type/model ever on the dutch roads. I guess its a rare model or at the time of production/sales less popular. I bought my model because it is without the later adapted spoiler and never made use of the free of charge spoiler mounting by Audi. I have driven it for more than 18 years now (second owner). Bought it secondhand as soon as I could afford it. Since the introduction of the MK1 I found it instanlly super nice shaped car. More than 340.000 km's run already and sill going strong and I hope that there many more years to come! Don't like the looks of the MK2 and MK3 although they have a better mech. performance.
If you intend to by a secondhand TT check how may owners it had before. The more owners the more problems to be expected.
That’s a brilliant story! Nice to have had it for that long as you know it’s been well cared for and you’ve done whats needed when it’s needed. They look so strange without a spoiler as in the UK you just don’t see them without a spoiler. Cool story behind them though and of course it’s where they come from.
Nice to see your using it as much as possible with that mileage. Yeah your probably not wrong there is a few exceptions but like anything the more hands something passes through the worse it is 😂😂
Great video for first time buyers.....
Thanks
I almost bought a 180 cos it had twin exhaust so I assumed instead of asking! I was about to sign the v5 when I noticed the bhp was listed as 180... A narrow miss, I'd have been gutted if I'd not noticed til I got it home.. had to be a 225!
Can you imagine getting a180 and thinking it’s a 225 when you come to mod. Big difference. Lucky spot
Slight Tech update Dominic, upto 2002 the roadster 150 bhp came with Ko3 turbo, cable, when the range got face lifted in 2003 and it got the Bosch ME 7.1 ECU the 150 was given the Ko3s DBW and tuned down for production cost reasons
Brilliant thanks for the Andrew, You learn something new every day :)
Always enjoy your content mate keep it going !
Thanks buddy appreciate the channel support 💙
Hello. I’m thinking about purchasing a 2003 Audi TT New transmission valve body, new headlight assemblies and new bulbs. Minimal rust, frame still has underbody coating. Transmission shifts a little rough still after new valve body, should just need to be driven to correct shifting. Like new tires and brakes. I’m wondering if I should considering value body issue after replacement. Any advice.
There are also 180bhp k03 models with AJQ engine codes
Great overview, subscribed!
thanks buddy, love your website with the colour codes etc
@@TheParrottBros Thanks :)
We seem to have been given all the oddball TT's here in NZ, as there are more 180 auto's than manuals, and I also happen to have a 2005 190 s-line auto.
It is funny how the market / country of sale has an impact on spec / model variety. I’m guessing as they were such a popular car in England we got a wider variety of options
I also do have the Xenon lights. And this year I will get new airbags (paid by Audi).
Great vid
Thank you
I seen a coupe 150, 5 speed and 2 wheel drive. It was a COUPE and also had half leather seat
I purchased my 2005 Mk1 Roadster in Brilliant Red 4 years ago. Why because “I fell in love” with it. At the time of writing it’s done around 129.000 and is just so sweet to drive. I keep it regularly serviced and with its age I’m starting to spend a few quid on it, although no adaptions. When I first bought it all I wanted to do was drive about and enjoy it in my own private little way. Occasionally I will get someone shout over to me “I love your car”. ... It wasn’t until the other day when I was looking all over the place on how to remove the high level “3rd Brake light” I discovered just why others also love their TT’s .... A previous owner has very poorly lacquered the light housing, along with the boot spoiler and door mirror housings. My daughters boyfriend is an absolute gem of a paint sprayer and will be sorting this out.... So getting back to the story, whilst I was looking I came across your videos. After seeing the passion and knowledge you spill out, I felt I had to subscribe. Loving the videos!🍻 . P.s.... I still haven’t found much on that high level 3rd brake light removal yet🤔
Thanks for taking the time to message and tell your cars story. It’s always nice to know how others got into tt ownership! I was similar when I found mine.
So I’ve never had to change the 3rd brake light in a roadster no would guess it’s done from the boot but I could be wrong. If your on Facebook join the tt MK1 forum page someone is bound to know
If you take a look at this link it shows how it mounts on to the boot. 7zap.com/en/catalog/cars/Audi/brand/3/0/TT%252FTTS/Audi%20TT%252FTTS%20Coupe%252FRoadster%20(1999%20-%202006)/Audi/VEdhV0lBcE95WjNtTkFVRDdPcHo1QT09--/6bbffde8b5b8077d2d0a5796da6eea3c:a1fd1ff34b8141d9feef0f44f57538c4/universal/10101-%3E11507-%3E11524/229945600::945060::394833
@@TheParrottBros Thank you so much for the link, that will be very helpful 👍🍻
@@miranda_imp anytime 👌🏻
I've. Got a 150 just fitted a d cat but finding it hard to get a cat back exhaust as u carnt fit a duel exhaust to a 150
Future Classic. Wait 10 more years...(the more that get wrecked, the better) :-)
Another great video 🤘🏼
Thanks buddy
During seeing this Video, it had me questioning my 225, Audi, TT - lol!!!
Great TT Vid! - 👍🏼
Thanks buddy 💙
Great videos, this is a great channel
Fighting Arts of England thanks appreciate the ongoing support 😍
Fucken hell you're a life saver.
225 has a right intake entry, lower power versions are left entry. Easy to spot when hood is up
Dan R this is true unless someone has done a k04 conversion or fitted a 225 inlet manifold to get better route for a front mount cooler
Yes I was pointing to stock form. When modified anything goes...
The quattro in those TT is like 95% front Wheel drive. All the haldex are front wheel drive. So how big can the difference be between a non Quattro and Quattro when it is a haldex system. I have only driven Torsten Quattro Audi’s
You are correct, they are not true permanent 4wd however they still carry the weight and some drag from the prop, i would expect the fwd to be quite a bit quicker
Can the aftermarket turbo inlet hose form a 225 be used in the 180 ??
They are a different size and fitment I’m afraid
Do your headlamp washers work? Mine don't! Might be a good video lesson??
Mine do work so not able to cover in video atm, if I come across some that don’t I’ll see what I can do. Usually quite an easy fix
As usual great content and info. Any chance doing something on alloy wheels, especially light ones for the 225. Another would be swapping the fans. Thanks
I will certainly make a note of those suggestions, the fans one i will be doing something for in the next month or too for sure. Thanks for watching
Nice vid, mate! I think your channel is very helpful!
I'll throw in some additional information to clear some things up as well as making the confusion even greater simultaneously. :D
I just checked some Audi pricing lists from 2005/6. German ones though, so I'm not 100% sure if they're applicable to the UK or the rest of the world.
First of all, the 150 PS AUM engine wasn't limited to the roadster. Originally it was available since January 2001. It just took almost two years for it to be adopted for the coupe after that.
In September '05 Audi replaced the 150/180 PS engines with slightly more powerful ones. The power was raised by 10 kW each to 163 and 190 PS. Those two are quite rare to find (I got the former one from '06 though, hehe) since Audi produced roughly only 10000 TTs in the last model year, if I read the statistics correctly. As far as I know there are no big differences to their predecessors except the software. Moreover, the 225 hasn't been sold anymore as of 2006.
Xenon headlights were standard equipment only with the 6-cylinder versions and the quattro sport. They were optional for every other 1.8T model. On the other hand, one could order the headlight cleaning system in combination with regular halogen headlights... Weird.
The 6-speed automatic transmission ("Tiptronic") was indeed only available for the 180 and 190 PS models.
The K03S turbo is a misconception. Borg Warner produced only two turbochargers for the TT, the K03 for the "small" 1.8Ts and the K04 for the 225. During the later model years BW revisioned the K03. The only real difference is the compressor wheel, which now had eight instead of twelve wings, making it a bit more robust. Output stayed the same and it's still called K03 by the manufacturer.
I read that in a mail someone wrote to BW asking about this topic, published on some forum. They also stated that the newer K03 turbos can take up to 220 PS / 217 bhp. Definitely worth considering before upgrading to a larger K04. Don't quote me on that though. ;)
The safest way to tell which engine is inside the TT is to take off the engine cover and have a look on the left side of the engine block. There should be a small embossing with the engine code (e.g. AJQ, AUQ, BAM, BVP, AUM, etc.).
I hope thats helps. Have a nice evening!
Every day is a school day! Thank you taking the time to share that information, it is appreciated! also thank you for watching and inputting into The Parrott Bros 👍
Hey, no problem! Looking forward to your next video!
Awesome video absolutely loving the content, I have a bit of an anomaly in that I have a 150 with the baseball leather, I’m guessing people could spec whatever interior options on all models though?
Oliver male that’s very cool, quite possibly. That or a previous owner had put it in since. Although audi do love a special order. Do you also have the same colour knee pads and steering wheel? Thanks for the channel support too 💙
The Parrott Bro’s yeah the knee pads and the steering wheel are all black I should’ve said it’s the black baseball leather in my earlier comment, not the brown/tan one thanks for all the videos really helped me when getting the TT 😀
@@olivermale9369 Black is even rarer!! you lucky man haha, your very welcome thanks for watching and commenting its appreciated
I got a 150 quatro
Coupe also have a 150 hp it comes with non leather seats and have the same setup as the 180 k03s.have wideband ecu and comes on facelift models 2003 and after Europe engine code is AUM thats how you know its 150 hp is also only fwd
Manos Pap in what country as the info I found stated 150bhp roadster only. Thanks
@@TheParrottBros its from Germany to Greece my friend have it an s line coupe version with Aum engine code if you look at Google all audi tt AUM engine is wideband and 150hp
Manos Pap it’s funny how audi made different models for different country’s I guess it’s around emissions laws and market
I have 180 and has headlight washer and has not been modified at all.
Does it have xenon's from factory if yes then that could be why, could have had an accident and they fitted a bumper same colour bumper with them in, few reasons why it could be
Iv got a nice 2002 mk1 225bhp with 80k
how do you know if you have the spots package????
Usually it will be in the build spec of the car, you can look online or speak to Audi who can give you the build spec of your car. Usually you’ll have slightly lowered suspension, noticeable compared with stock height
Hi ive got the 1.8 roadster stock,would like to replace the stock air filter for a cone ,dont want to spend to much saw some at halfords for 20 quid will they fit?any suggestions would be great thznks good vids.carl from cov
Leath25 hey dude, thanks for the ongoing support. If your a 180 it’s 70mm filter, 225 is 80mm. Can get one on eBay cheap too. Feel free to drop me a message on fb/ via website if you need help
So if i just buy the cone it will bolt straight on next to the maf sensor?mines a 1.8 150horse power stock roadster.
How much is a “quid” - I live in America?
Victory is Myne one English pound 😂 so about $1.20
Leath25 correct as long as it’s a rubber ended one yes. Double check your maf by measuring it. I’m sure 150’s are 70mm too
I have a 150HP Coupe Le mans edition from 2003 with Xenon all original so the 150hp did come in a coupe from factory
Thats really interesting, ive never heard of a le mans edition, which country is this ? thanks
@@TheParrottBros its a dutch version of the lemans only 100 le mans where imported to the netherlands from audi 70coupes and 30 roadsters.
Wich where fitted with xenon lights, sport suspension , half leather half cloth interior and special pearl or metallic paint option's
Great vid. Just picked up a 180 auto for £1600! Insurance values it at £3000! 😅
Do you know if it's a DSG box? It looks like one with the bottom option being S.
Sounds like a win to me! It’s a slightly different version to what’s used in the v6 I believe
@@TheParrottBros thanks. Different in what way?
Hi :) Little question, do they have a cruise control ?
Some do, some dont, but if your car doesn't have it, it can be retro fitted
@@TheParrottBros Thank you very much for the answer
Should I put a charge pipe on my stock 180hp? To improve heat dissipation
the 180 already has a charge pipe its just routed differently, a front mount intercooler and pipe work would help as it would massively increase the air in the system
@@TheParrottBros thank you I didn't know that, it is my first car xD
I got a good deal on a Quattro TT but I found out from the engine code that its the 180 hp version. I’m looking to tune it to about 300 hp. Is it possible? Or am i screwed?
Kz Z it’s certainly possible will just require a bit more. You can get a k04 set up from a 225 and convert yours. But will some internal work I believe.
@@TheParrottBros Any website/forum where I can get all the info?
Kz Z yeah sure man,
Take a look at this page. Near bottom says about what’s needed r-techperformance.co.uk/1-8t-20v-tuning-info-golf-audi-seat-skoda/1-8t-stage-2-tuning-guide/
@@TheParrottBros Alright. Thanks a lot!
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Nice videos. I own ‘04 TT 3.2 Quattro. What websites do u use to get accessories and parts.
Anthony Nugai thanks buddy, uk or abroad?
@@TheParrottBros Massachusetts
What sort of things are you after buddy? I’m Uk based but know a few company’s that will ship
Original owner bought most of extra stuff that u could get. Looking 4 mostly fun interior things. Logo stuff , floor mats, cup holders, phone holders. My TT is bumblebee yellow
Anthony Nugai ooo lovely, do love yellow with a black roof. eBay is your best bet for customisation stuff unless anyone knows of anywhere else stateside.
is it true that the 180 does not have an auxiliary water pump and the 225 does?
That is correct
Unfortunately it is true ,and as a matter of fact, auxiliary pump is a must have.I own a 180 tuned to 220 and the water temp rises to 100 oC after turning it off
TT quattro has haldex system not torsen so its primarily fwd unless traction is lost in the front then the rear or quattro system haldex comes on unless a hpa controller is fitted to overcome the haldex approach...turning on full quattro similar to torsen.Volkswagen use the same haldex system in the golf etc...but call it 4motion.
Great explanation 👌🏻 it’s a very good system and offers better mpg compared with a torsen system I’m
Sure
@@TheParrottBros they should all have the BAM 225 bhp engine😁good review👍...cracking motor
@@whatsup8464 they should your right, cracking bit of kit. Thanks buddy appreciate the comments
I think, throttle position activates the rear too.
Dont forget there is also a 190 bhp. Came out in 20005
I semi forgot / didn't add it in as they also made a 163/150 as well. But for simplicity left it as 150/180/225 :) thanks for watching and commenting as always appreciate it
@@TheParrottBros the reason i mentioned it .ive a one myself. I suppose its simlar to the 180 bhp.. allough ive got one i dont know much about it . ?
I believe the 190 replaced the 225 so it would be interesting to know how they differ as there are some really good example 190s out there.
Sanjay Mall hey buddy, take a look at this sales brochure from 2005. It gives a break down of the different options available & what’s the variants 👍🏻
www.audi.co.uk/content/dam/audi/production/PDF/UsedCars/Refresh/TT/TT%20-%20Feb%2005.pdf
Great video. Informative as always.
Hi Guys. I'm currently looking to buy a mk1 225. As I understand earlier cars have the APX engine code with later ones having the BAM designation. Anyway I found a car I like, did a background check on it but the engine number came up as NK013700.
I have been looking at forums for a while now but have never come across this designation before.
Any help would be greatly appreciated,
Thanks in advance,
Tom.
Hey Tom,
usually the engine code is only 3 characters so not sure what that designation is. I would ask the seller to check and send you a pic of engine tag that is engraved or the boot sticker / sticker in owners manual. That will give you a definitive answer. I have a 2001 Bam in mine. Thanks for watching / commenting
@@TheParrottBros thank you very much. I appreciate that.
@@Erichartmann123 anytime, feel free to drop me a message to our fb/ insta or website if you ever need help always happy to do what i can
Again a great video! But i have a (completely off topic) question my tt 225hp normally runs great but sometimes when its really hot outside and i drove for a good bit it has a stutter above give or take 3000rpm is this a bad coil?
Most likely a boost leak
Rhys Jackson realy? The weird thing is that i only noticed it when it was idk 33+ degrees celcius. I went to germany Wednesday and it didn’t stutter at all weirdly
That could be a number of things, n75 failing, boost leak, bad maf etc. Have you got a boost gauge?
Unplug your maf and see if it still does it, if it doesn’t it’s that.
But like Rhys said could be a boost leak, it’s certainly not a coilpack as they usually fail under load not just at 3k
Oh i said it wrong it does it from 3k rpm on not just at 3k rpm
karel de kleine so when it comes on boost. Could be, are they old coils? I would check your plugs too
Don’t really get why you guys act like the 180 isn’t the same, literally any 1.8 t platform is the same, that’s the great thing about them.
Yeah okay with some bolt ons the BAM will see 20 more than a 180 with good bolt ons but either way the rods are poo so you have to swap out expensive stuff anyway…
They’re literally the same.
Awd will have more grip Nd pass the fwd 180
Hello sir,recently i buy and audi tt with the 150hp but the engine code that is AUM they have k03s and it goes 210-220 in 1st stage
George Mpizas Aum does come up as 150bhp, I guess with a map it gets similar figures to the 180 as there is not much difference real world. Bet it drives lovely, k03’s do have a nice feel
@@TheParrottBros yeah true its 150hp with k03s but i guess its just different map,but yeah it goes really nice for that power
I used the Instant Car Check app and mines shows as a 163, I'd always thought it was a 150 xd
Gained an extra 13ps haha, yeah the later models had slightly more power, believe it or not was to get them through emissions haha
i have the bam 225bhp with AUM inlet
As these cars get older, you often find weird and wonderful things where people have changed parts over the years due to multiple reasons, that does not surprise me
Roadster
Didnt know that they made 150hp coupes, so i went to check my registration and found out i have one of those. The disappointment… :(
I would not see that as an issue, there is very little in it, they have plenty of punch and low down grunt
You never mention to 245 bhp. 1.8, 5 valve turbo
How do i tell a difference between 150 and 180?
Use a registration checker, look at engine code, check vin, check logbook / registration doc
@@TheParrottBros what a quick response. Thanks mate
Watch the video 😳
@@benjames6747 haha
Did they do a 190bhp
Yes there are a few variations of each, they do a 150/163, 180/190 etc
Are all the tt’s mk1’s so rusty underneath?
Demi Swinkels certainly not haha. I’m sure my car has spent some of its life in a salty lake or something. Most are just fine, my one at 183k miles does look well past it, well that was before the total rebuild of course
The Parrott Bro’s thx bro, i’m thinking of buying one 225 but i’m only 19 and it will be a lott of money to keep it
Demi Swinkels cost maintenance wise between the models is similar, your main issue I’m guessing would probably be insurance if UK based. Upkeep on tt‘s can be high as they are an audi, 15-20 years old, 4wd. So they are all things to factor in when buying a car
The Parrott Bro’s thx!
Great video as always mate. Just one little mistake, the 150 version is also available as coupe
Hey buddy, thanks for commenting, the video info was UK biased so may differ elsewhere in Europe etc.
The Parrott Bro’s you’re right didn’t think about it I’m sorry! In Europe yeah you can find 150 coupes. But let’s be honest they’re unicorns, roadster or not they still are unicorns.
LorySupercarPhoto you don’t realise how many variations there until you start looking for them 😂
The Parrott Bro’s yeah! 150-163-180-190-225-3.2 with lots of variations between uk and Europe I’d say. Fun fact is I fell in love with the TT because of a wonderful 150 roadster, light blue (like lighter than denim and with a bit of silver in it), grey leather/alcantara interior, parabols and electric roof (which was an optional on the 150 but was included in the 180 and 225). It was awesome, a real unicorn. And then we got a 225. We had to exaggerate 🤣
does a single exhaust have a turbo
Yes.
All TT 1.8’s have a turbo
How fast is yours ?
Daniel Arenas it’s alright, plenty of fun
I think you should feel the hp difference
Zenchilli you say that but one could be down on power, have a boost leak, be in limp mode, be remapped. There is a lot of variables. Plus unless you have driven one what do you compare it to. Say for example if you come from a diesel it’s a totally different power delivery :)
0:38 i have a audi tt coupe 150CV
Great cars, they get very little exposure but still a brilliant car
150 🤩
Why do you call yourself the Parrot Bros . When there is only one of you ?
ron richardson there is two of us, just been working on other projects. More joint stuff to come in the future
bam was quattro only.
That’s correct yes, & manual
@@TheParrottBros to be honest, I didn't know they made an auto TT.
oh...the 3.2 was auto only ? I can't remember
I mean I didn't watch even a second of this vid. I just wanted to comment that the EASIEST way to tell if it has more than the 180 is this simple IMPOSSIBLE to miss key thing. The 180 hp is a single tip exhaust. The others have 2 tips
See from factory that could well be correct although so does the 150/163/180 & 190 models, but some 20 years on what's to say a previous owner hasn't fitted the twin exhaust and diffuser for the looks as its a relatively easy fit
@@TheParrottBros truetrue
Just get the van number and check it free online
Not all sellers are prepared to give up that info :)
must be a numpty if you dont know whether or not you have a quattro or a front wheel drive 150. pointless video scraping the barrel here for content mate.
thanks for taking the time to watch / comment, I cater to all, if you already know what your looking at great, on groups for tt's i have seen this being asked day in day out, thus why i made a video. Not everyone is knowledgeable about varying specs and drive train. Plenty more content where that came from too :)
There's a whole world full of numptys out there! 😂😂😂
Also I didn't know much about the 150's so found a few things interesting here...
@@blakkno666 fair point but any audi TT driver, particularly a mk1 driver will surely know what model they are buying, irrespective of the fact that there are a number of different models. I mean it's not like you just decide to buy a used car and think 🤔 right I will buy an Audi TT. People buying this mk1 will know what is available and if they don't then it's likely that they shouldn't even be driving one!!
You over estimate people for sure haha join a Facebook group and bring popcorn Some of the questions still shock me now. Not everyone is a car person and from a non car person perspective all tt’s are 1.8L turbo.