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AJ53 LKG

2003 Audi Tt

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

141,128 mi
Last recorded141,128 miles
Recorded on29 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Audi Tt78,276 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 LKG
MakeAudi
ModelTt
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 May 2025 141,128 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on borderline 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on borderline 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on borderline 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on borderline 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2024 136,233 miles

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

head lamps fayeded slightly

Pass 10 Dec 2022 132,613 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded All coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Off side front (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both front shockers (5.3.2 (b))

Undertrays fitted General underbody corrosion

Pass 23 Nov 2021 129,051 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 124,844 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2019 121,276 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 May 2018 117,325 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 0mm on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 0mm on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 May 2018 117,325 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 0mm on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 0mm on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 May 2017 113,894 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 105,796 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2016 105,796 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/40/18 (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 19 May 2015 103,692 miles
Fail 27 May 2014 100,578 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 27 May 2014 100,578 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 98,281 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 95,491 miles

CAT COVER MISSING

FRONT WISHBONE BUSHES SEPERATING

UNDER TRAYS FITTED AT TIME OF TEST

Pass 11 Nov 2011 87,903 miles

BOTH FRONT WISH BONE BUSHES SEPERATING

REAR TYRES 2MM

Pass 9 Nov 2010 75,295 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 60,740 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 47,732 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 36,949 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 27,424 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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AJ53 LKG is a 2003 Audi Tt in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 AJ53 LKG, 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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AJ53 LKG is a 2003 Audi Tt, first registered on 25 November 2003.

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