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YY53 OJN

2003 Audi Tt

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

129,266 mi
Last recorded129,266 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Audi Tt78,276 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 129,266 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Under body corrosion

Fail 12 Jun 2026 129,264 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Under body corrosion

Pass 13 Nov 2023 126,494 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2022 121,667 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 116,741 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 111,725 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2019 107,308 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2018 102,420 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2017 96,327 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 90,391 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 84,622 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Going soft (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2014 79,225 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Nov 2013 73,632 miles

both rear tyres starting to wear on inner edges

n/s/f tyre worn to limit on inner edge

slight lift in o/s/f top suspension mount

Pass 13 Nov 2012 67,919 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 59,170 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2010 54,887 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2010 54,887 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 27 Nov 2009 51,580 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2008 51,453 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2008 51,453 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 45,427 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Mar 2007 45,280 miles

Brake warning device not working correctly (3.3.D.3a)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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 OJN is a 2003 Audi Tt in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 OJN, 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 YY53 OJN registered?

YY53 OJN is a 2003 Audi Tt, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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