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YR53 OTD

2003 Audi Tt

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

100,787 mi
Last recorded100,787 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 Audi Tt78,276 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR53 OTD
MakeAudi
ModelTt
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Fail 9 Nov 2022 100,787 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Whole length of the car OFFSIDE outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Battery Light on coming on few times during MOT

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

ENGINE OIL LOW

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Possibly "D" Hard to Identify (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

VARIOUS KNOCK FROM FRONT/REAR during Brake test

Various corrosion under the vehicle

Pass 3 Nov 2021 99,486 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2020 99,059 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported x2 front to rear\abs pump to floor (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess insecure (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside fuel tank strap corroded

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front caliper retaining clip not seated correctly

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside fuel tank strap corroded

Fail 14 Oct 2020 99,046 miles

All direction indicators not working not flashing\staying on when switched (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Central Front Exhaust system insecure bolt in joint sleve missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill excess holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Macpherson strut insecure and impairing directional stability coilover locking ring loose (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability bolt in\floor insecure (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported x2 front to rear\abs pump to floor (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess insecure (1.1.15 (a))

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

Nearside fuel tank strap corroded

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside fuel tank strap corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2018 94,876 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2017 92,028 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2016 87,358 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2016 87,358 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 82,689 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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 78,580 miles

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

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

n/s front tyre worn to 3mm

Pass 4 Jul 2013 75,384 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 71,977 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2012 71,977 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 24 Jun 2011 67,455 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2011 67,455 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2011 67,440 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 14 Jul 2010 62,198 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2009 56,491 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2008 50,867 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2007 44,459 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 36,361 miles

front anti roll bar o/s mid bush split

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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YR53 OTD is a 2003 Audi Tt in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 YR53 OTD, 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 YR53 OTD registered?

YR53 OTD is a 2003 Audi Tt, first registered on 11 September 2003.

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