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YY53 TZZ

2003 Audi Tt

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

138,834 mi
Last recorded138,834 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Audi Tt78,276 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY53 TZZ
MakeAudi
ModelTt
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 138,834 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2024 138,377 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2023 137,898 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2022 136,695 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2021 136,525 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Into the flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Wrong way round (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Into the flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Both rear brake back plates corroded/deteriorated

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside front brake back plate corroded/deteriorated

Pass 30 Nov 2020 130,835 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2019 129,027 miles

Front suspension,steering and brake components corroded

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

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

Rear suspension and braking components corroded

Fail 29 Nov 2019 129,010 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front suspension,steering and brake components corroded

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

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

Rear suspension and braking components corroded

Pass 12 Nov 2018 126,659 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2018 126,644 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2017 122,391 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded ALL REAR METAL (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 116,680 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 111,399 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2014 104,726 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2013 96,810 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Aug 2013 96,810 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2012 87,424 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2012 87,424 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2011 76,840 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2011 76,840 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2010 66,660 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2009 53,588 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Aug 2009 53,588 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 42,541 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 33,503 miles

corrosion to front brake discs

Pass 4 Dec 2006 27,256 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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YY53 TZZ is a 2003 Audi Tt in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 TZZ, 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 TZZ registered?

YY53 TZZ is a 2003 Audi Tt, first registered on 8 December 2003.

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