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YV03 VYL

2003 Audi Tt

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2024
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

140,852 mi
Last recorded140,852 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2023
Typical for 2003 Audi Tt78,276 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYV03 VYL
MakeAudi
ModelTt
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2023 140,852 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2023 140,856 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Integral body structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2022 140,075 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 140,036 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2019 140,018 miles

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

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Jun 2018 136,691 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 135,585 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front tyres close to limit.

front and rear coil springs corroded.

front and rear sub-frames, suspension arms and associated mountings corroded.

n/s/f lower suspension arm,rear mounting bush deteriorated.

Fail 13 Jul 2017 135,580 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front tyres close to limit.

front and rear coil springs corroded.

front and rear sub-frames, suspension arms and associated mountings corroded.

n/s/f lower suspension arm,rear mounting bush deteriorated.

Fail 9 Jun 2017 135,173 miles

Hazard warning switch missing Hazard warning switch inside dash/inaccessable (1.4.B.1d)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Requires NEW brake pipe fitting (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Phone holder removed from drivers view ()

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 9 Aug 2016 125,051 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2016 125,051 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre - severe side wall splits, nail and uneven tread wear.

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

Offside Rear Uneven tread wear.

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 109,405 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake slightly binding.

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

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

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

Fail 18 Aug 2015 109,405 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake slightly binding.

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2014 105,423 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 102,310 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2012 97,623 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2012

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

Fail 4 Jul 2012 97,940 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

head light washer for h.i.d headlamps inop

rear headlight hight corrector broken

Pass 7 Jul 2011 88,723 miles

N/S/F TYRE HAS A CUT IN SIDE WALL BUT NOT DOWN TO THE CORDS

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)

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

REAR BODY HIGHT SENSOR FOR THE HEAD LIGHT CORRECTOR SNAPPED

Pass 8 Jul 2010 79,496 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2010 79,496 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 7 Jul 2009 69,546 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 7 Jul 2009 69,546 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Jul 2008 58,262 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2008 58,262 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 3 Jul 2007 49,107 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 6 Jul 2006 34,956 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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YV03 VYL is a 2003 Audi Tt in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 YV03 VYL, 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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YV03 VYL is a 2003 Audi Tt, first registered on 14 July 2003.

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