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AO53 AEL

2003 Audi Tt

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

165,736 mi
Last recorded165,736 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Audi Tt78,276 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 AEL
MakeAudi
ModelTt
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2021 165,736 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2019 163,792 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 158,740 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 153,332 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 152,057 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2015 148,875 miles

nearside rear tyre tread depth getting low

upper and lower engine shields fitted

Fail 24 Aug 2015 148,875 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

nearside rear tyre tread depth getting low

upper and lower engine shields fitted

Pass 20 Aug 2014 144,914 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 141,446 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 139,177 miles

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

Nearside 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)

Offside front tyre outer sidewall tear,no ply/cords exposed.

Fail 28 Aug 2012 139,177 miles

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

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

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

Nearside 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)

Offside front tyre outer sidewall tear,no ply/cords exposed.

Pass 18 Aug 2011 13,592 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2011 135,931 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 11 Aug 2010 132,622 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 128,539 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 101,107 miles

nut missing from rear prop-shaft flange retaining bolt.

Fail 18 Aug 2008 101,075 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

nut missing from rear prop-shaft flange retaining bolt.

Pass 23 Aug 2007 71,923 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 39,021 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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AO53 AEL is a 2003 Audi Tt in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 AO53 AEL, 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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AO53 AEL is a 2003 Audi Tt, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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