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YS53 UCL

2003 Audi Tt

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2022
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

92,000 mi
Last recorded92,000 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Audi Tt78,276 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS53 UCL
MakeAudi
ModelTt
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2021 92,000 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2021 91,995 miles

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 90,386 miles

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust front flexi deteriorated.

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

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 7 Oct 2020 90,386 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust front flexi deteriorated.

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

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2016 84,539 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2015 77,400 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2015 77,400 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Brake hose leaking both front to rear metal brake pipes leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Nov 2014 70,903 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2014 70,903 miles

Front Anti-roll bar damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Dec 2013 64,047 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2013 64,047 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 54,595 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 52,634 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2011 50,679 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2011 50,677 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2009 47,736 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2009 47,731 miles

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 12 Jan 2009 42,105 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2009 42,100 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Jan 2008 36,175 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2006 27,884 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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YS53 UCL 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 61.9%.

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 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 YS53 UCL, 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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YS53 UCL is a 2003 Audi Tt, first registered on 22 November 2003.

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