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AK53 AOA

2003 Audi Tt

Silver Petrol 3189cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

134,440 mi
Last recorded134,440 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Audi Tt78,276 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 AOA
MakeAudi
ModelTt
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,189cc

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 134,440 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2024 133,071 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 131,835 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2023 131,835 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2022 130,347 miles

Offside Front Outer CALIPER SPRING MISSING

Fail 5 Aug 2022 130,347 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer CALIPER SPRING MISSING

Pass 5 Aug 2021 128,507 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 28 Jul 2021 128,430 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached Ball joint fixing stud Missing/Broken (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Fail 9 Jul 2021 128,397 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

exhaust corroded

Fail 26 Jun 2021 128,377 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam intermittent (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 11 Jun 2020 126,646 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front brake caliper anti-rattle spring missing

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

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

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

Fail 16 Mar 2020 126,620 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti rattle clip missing from caliper

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

Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner 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))

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

Rear suspension components corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2019 124,807 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 118,493 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 29 Jan 2018 118,452 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 30 Jan 2017 116,102 miles

Engine management light on

Fail 30 Jan 2017 116,102 miles

Engine management light on

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

Pass 22 Feb 2016 108,945 miles

Engine management light on

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 9 Feb 2016 108,565 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Engine management light on

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 101,748 miles

pas hose has a damp stain

O/s rear shock absorber casing in poor condition

Fail 9 Feb 2015 101,744 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

O/s rear shock absorber casing in poor condition

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

pas hose has a damp stain

Pass 27 Feb 2014 94,618 miles

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

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

corrosion offside rear shockabsorber rear cover

Fail 26 Feb 2014 94,614 miles

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

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

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

corrosion offside rear shockabsorber rear cover

Pass 1 Mar 2013 86,298 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2011 77,678 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 23 Nov 2011 77,678 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 Dec 2010 74,394 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 65,027 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 56,878 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2008 40,405 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 26,625 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 12,074 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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AK53 AOA is a 2003 Audi Tt in Silver with a 3,189cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 AK53 AOA, 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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AK53 AOA is a 2003 Audi Tt, first registered on 6 September 2003.

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