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A5 TSF

2003 Audi Tt

Black Petrol 3189cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

58,293 mi
Last recorded58,293 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Audi Tt78,276 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 TSF
MakeAudi
ModelTt
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,189cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 58,293 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2024 58,243 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH SIDE (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH SIDE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2022 57,934 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2022 57,912 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 57,026 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

undertray fitted obscuring view

Pass 13 Nov 2020 55,758 miles

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

slight damage to front tyre sidewalls

undertray fitted obscuring view

Fail 13 Nov 2020 55,757 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

slight damage to front tyre sidewalls

undertray fitted obscuring view

Pass 24 May 2019 54,963 miles
Fail 22 May 2019 54,963 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 29 May 2018 53,663 miles

rear tyres perished

Pass 30 May 2017 52,285 miles

all four tyres perishing

Fail 30 May 2017 52,283 miles

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

all four tyres perishing

Pass 1 Jun 2016 51,139 miles

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 23 Apr 2015 49,191 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front & rear brake discs surface rust.

Front tyres wearing on inner edges & perished.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Nov 2013 47,600 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2013 47,600 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2012 45,955 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 45,072 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 4 Oct 2010 43,744 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 42,314 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 40,496 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 35,414 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 27,496 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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A5 TSF is a 2003 Audi Tt in Black with a 3,189cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 A5 TSF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A5 TSF registered?

A5 TSF is a 2003 Audi Tt, first registered on 20 December 2003.

Is A5 TSF safe to buy?

The MOT history for A5 TSF shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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