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BF53 RUO

2003 Audi Tt

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

276,279 mi
Last recorded276,279 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2025
Typical for 2003 Audi Tt78,276 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF53 RUO
MakeAudi
ModelTt
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2025 276,279 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Apr 2024 273,017 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 264,669 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 254,470 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2020 242,582 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2019 232,618 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2019 232,617 miles

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

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

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe at rear flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Sub-frame fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Sub-frame likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Nov 2018 221,030 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Nov 2018 221,029 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2017 207,764 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2017 207,764 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Nov 2016 192,080 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2015 179,552 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 167,659 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2013 154,549 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 142,698 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 130,746 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)

Pass 12 Nov 2010 119,708 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 102,429 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2008 81,533 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 65,207 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 50,954 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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BF53 RUO 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 BF53 RUO, 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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What year was BF53 RUO registered?

BF53 RUO is a 2003 Audi Tt, first registered on 18 November 2003.

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