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AG53 KNL

2003 Audi Tt

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

85,948 mi
Last recorded85,948 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Audi Tt78,276 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG53 KNL
MakeAudi
ModelTt
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 85,948 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 May 2025 85,367 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 May 2024 83,888 miles
Pass 16 May 2023 79,899 miles
Pass 16 May 2022 78,037 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 13 May 2022 78,036 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

slight dulling offside headlamp glass

Pass 26 Nov 2020 77,370 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front "d" bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipes part of flexi hoses to calipers (1.1.11 (c))

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both top mountings (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both rear lamps (4.2.3 (c))

Fail 25 Nov 2020 77,367 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Tyre has ply or cords exposed both front tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front "d" bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipes part of flexi hoses to calipers (1.1.11 (c))

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both top mountings (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both rear lamps (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 29 Nov 2019 74,679 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear number plate lamp dull

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes part of flexi hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both lamps (4.2.3 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Nov 2018 74,257 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear to flexi hoses and from flexi hoses to calipers (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres worn on inner edged (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear number plate lamp light dim

Offside Rear wheel tight to turn by hand

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both lamps (4.2.3 (c))

Fail 16 Nov 2018 74,254 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear to flexi hoses and from flexi hoses to calipers (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres worn on inner edged (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear number plate lamp light dim

Offside Rear wheel tight to turn by hand

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both lamps (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 67,249 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 60,477 miles

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp rea lamps both sides (1.1.A.3f)

Fail 23 Sep 2016 60,476 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp rea lamps both sides (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 53,794 miles

Rear headlamp levelling device repaired

Pass 15 Sep 2014 48,118 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 41,550 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 35,764 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2011 31,937 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edge.

Front anti roll bar worn.

Pass 21 Sep 2010 28,508 miles

engine bay covers & undertray fitted, not allowing full view of all component areas.

engine oil level on minimum.

Fail 21 Sep 2010 28,508 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

engine bay covers & undertray fitted, not allowing full view of all component areas.

engine oil level on minimum.

Pass 22 Sep 2009 23,910 miles

engine bay cover & undertray fitted,not allowing full view of all component areas.

engine oil level on minimum.

nerside front tyre sight damage to sidewall.

Pass 16 Sep 2008 29,974 miles

engine cover & undertray fitted, not allowing full view of all component areas.

rear registration plate starting to deteriorate.

Pass 25 Sep 2007 14,030 miles

all tyres are wearing low on inner edges

all tyres have perished sidewalls

all tyres have sidewall damage to protector ribs

Pass 7 Sep 2006 10,318 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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AG53 KNL is a 2003 Audi Tt in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AG53 KNL, 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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AG53 KNL is a 2003 Audi Tt, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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