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YY53 DZG

2003 Audi Tt

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

104,856 mi
Last recorded104,856 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2024
Typical for 2003 Audi Tt78,276 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY53 DZG
MakeAudi
ModelTt
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Fail 3 Oct 2024 104,856 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested nsf/osf (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged fowling prop (1.1.15 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Undertray insecure osf plastic loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

fuel tank damage

Pass 7 Jul 2023 93,305 miles

All rear suspension bushes are perishing.

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Underside of vehicle has slight surface corrosion.

Fail 5 Jul 2023 93,301 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

All rear suspension bushes are perishing.

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Underside of vehicle has slight surface corrosion.

Pass 21 Sep 2022 90,113 miles

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play front o/s inner steering arm ball joint showing signs of wear (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Lower rear lower under trays loose

Pass 25 Oct 2021 87,763 miles

showing signs of corrosion on lower front and rear subframes and suspension components

Fail 18 Oct 2021 87,763 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative air bag warning light on [at time of testing] (7.1.5 (c))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps rear n/s number plate light out (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded rear both n/s o/s brake hose ferrules corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded rear both n/s o/s outer brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

showing signs of corrosion on lower front and rear subframes and suspension components

Pass 21 Sep 2020 89,292 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

O/S HEADLAMP STARTING TO LOOSE IS PROJECTED PATTERN.

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 85,951 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2019 85,942 miles

Emissions not tested ENGINE MISFIRING (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2018 84,794 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2017 83,985 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2017 83,985 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)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2016 82,203 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 27 Mar 2015 80,952 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 78,396 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2013 74,994 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 3 Apr 2013 74,994 miles

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 30 Mar 2012 66,080 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 62,015 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Apr 2010 57,531 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2009 50,168 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 48,050 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 32,670 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2006 25,468 miles

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)

Fail 22 Sep 2006 25,468 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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)

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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YY53 DZG is a 2003 Audi Tt in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 YY53 DZG, 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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YY53 DZG is a 2003 Audi Tt, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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