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AK53 SYZ

2003 Audi Tt

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

140,597 mi
Last recorded140,597 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi Tt78,276 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 SYZ
MakeAudi
ModelTt
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2019 140,597 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPES IN MIDDLE OF CAR (1.1.11 (c))

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

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect BOTH REAR SHOCKS HAVE LIMITED DAMPING EFFECT (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view CHIP IN SCREEN (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2019 140,578 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded NEARSIDE REAR FRONT TO REAR @ REAR / NEAR FLEXI HOSE (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded OFFSIDE REAR BRAKE PIPE / PART OF FLEXI HOSE (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring fractured or broken OFFSIDE REAR BROKEN (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Position lamp not working OFFSIDE FRONT SIDELIGHT INOP (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm NEARSIDE REAR 0MM (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm OFFSIDE REAR 0.5MM (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPES IN MIDDLE OF CAR (1.1.11 (c))

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

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect BOTH REAR SHOCKS HAVE LIMITED DAMPING EFFECT (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view CHIP IN SCREEN (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2018 136,119 miles

Small chip in windscreen

Fail 5 Dec 2018 136,118 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside 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))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Plastic undertray loose

Small chip in windscreen

Pass 8 Dec 2017 131,875 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 8 Dec 2017 131,875 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Dec 2016 126,737 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 125,873 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on the inside

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

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

engine management light on

Pass 26 May 2015 122,812 miles

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

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

Fail 26 May 2015 122,812 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 13 May 2014 110,509 miles
Fail 13 May 2014 40,470 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 7 May 2013 100,857 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 89,347 miles

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

o/s/f tyre slightly perished

Fail 17 May 2012 89,149 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

o/s/f tyre slightly perished

Pass 15 Apr 2011 77,137 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2011 77,137 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2010 63,595 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Apr 2009 51,839 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 43,340 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 36,344 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 SYZ is a 2003 Audi Tt in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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