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AG53 ZPY

2003 Audi Tt

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

128,969 mi
Last recorded128,969 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Audi Tt78,276 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 128,969 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside sill cover corroded and holed front and rear

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside sill cover corroded and holed front and rear

slight play both front top strut mounts

Fail 21 Feb 2026 128,968 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside sill cover corroded and holed front and rear

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside sill cover corroded and holed front and rear

slight play both front top strut mounts

Pass 3 Jan 2025 116,313 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both side, top mount bush of shock absorber (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sil after front wheel & before rear wheel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sil after front wheel & before rear wheel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Dec 2024 116,273 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both side, top mount bush of shock absorber (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sil after front wheel & before rear wheel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sil after front wheel & before rear wheel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2024 112,750 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 13 Mar 2023 106,639 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2023 106,637 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing shrouding corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 103,214 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Mar 2022 103,214 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 102,877 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2020 102,120 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2019 100,972 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2018 98,087 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 95,761 miles

THE REAR NUMBER PLATE IS IN POOR CONDITION

Fail 20 Feb 2017 95,761 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

THE REAR NUMBER PLATE IS IN POOR CONDITION

Pass 22 Feb 2016 93,855 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 92,391 miles

THE NSR TYRE TREAD IS GETTING LOW AND THE TYRE IS STARTING TO PERISH

Pass 31 Jan 2014 89,479 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

THE NSF INNER SIDE WALL IS CRACKED AND BOTH FRONT TYRE TREADS ARE BADLY WORN ON THE INNER EDGES

Fail 31 Jan 2014 89,479 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

THE NSF INNER SIDE WALL IS CRACKED AND BOTH FRONT TYRE TREADS ARE BADLY WORN ON THE INNER EDGES

Pass 21 Feb 2013 85,794 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Feb 2012 81,854 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2012 81,854 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 74,178 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Feb 2011 74,178 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front 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 coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2010 63,127 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 52,786 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 May 2008 44,915 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 31,379 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges close to legal limits

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 ZPY is a 2003 Audi Tt in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AG53 ZPY, 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 ZPY is a 2003 Audi Tt, first registered on 14 November 2003.

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