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AF03 UPD

2003 Audi Tt

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

159,845 mi
Last recorded159,845 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Audi Tt78,276 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF03 UPD
MakeAudi
ModelTt
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 159,845 miles

non standard exhaust fitted

rear seats and passenger seats not fitted at time tested

Fail 24 Apr 2026 159,845 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

non standard exhaust fitted

rear seats and passenger seats not fitted at time tested

Pass 8 Aug 2025 159,429 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2025 159,429 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Aug 2024 159,362 miles

rear seats and seat belts not fitted at tested

Fail 28 Aug 2024 159,362 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

rear seats and seat belts not fitted at tested

Pass 8 Dec 2021 153,615 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2021 153,607 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Nov 2020 148,369 miles

Underside of vehicle rusty

Fail 25 Nov 2020 148,368 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Underside of vehicle rusty

Pass 30 Apr 2019 140,959 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2019 140,959 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 133,087 miles

Both rear tyres on limit of wear

Fail 26 Mar 2018 133,087 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Both rear tyres on limit of wear

Pass 1 Apr 2017 123,818 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2017 123,751 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Apr 2016 115,613 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2016 114,619 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 105,142 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Feb 2015 105,142 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Feb 2014 92,959 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge.

nearside steering rack inner joint play.

offside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges.

Fail 13 Feb 2014 92,959 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge.

nearside steering rack inner joint play.

offside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges.

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge.

tyre size 225/40/18 y bridgestone.

Pass 1 Feb 2013 82,631 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 71,961 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2012 71,961 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 May 2011 63,047 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front windscreen has very small stone chips

nsr tyre has nail in it

osf calipar lower dust cover missing

Pass 16 Apr 2010 55,968 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 51,492 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 47,081 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 42,499 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 11 Apr 2006 35,523 miles

How Reliable is the Audi Tt?

Based on 2,336,395 MOT tests across 161,515 vehicles.

78.1%
Pass Rate
4,869
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
161,515
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 59,061
position lamp(s) not working 54,144
coil spring broken 21,869
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 16,796
Registration plate lamp not working 16,355
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AF03 UPD is a 2003 Audi Tt in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

Across all 2003 Audi Tt models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 78,276 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Audi Tt fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 59,061 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AF03 UPD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi Tt typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 23 years old, this Audi Tt is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AF03 UPD is a 2003 Audi Tt, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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