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ABW 972X

2003 Audi Tt

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2024
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

151,006 mi
Last recorded151,006 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2023
Typical for 2003 Audi Tt78,276 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationABW 972X
MakeAudi
ModelTt
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2023 151,006 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worn & on wear markers (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear Back box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 17 Feb 2023 151,006 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worn & on wear markers (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear Back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 145,260 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 143,249 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2020 143,249 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2019 136,131 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Apr 2019 136,131 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 124,026 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 9 May 2017 115,685 miles
Fail 9 May 2017 115,681 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Mar 2016 104,661 miles

Engine covers fitted

Under trays fitted

Fail 18 Mar 2016 104,661 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)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Engine covers fitted

Engine warning light on

Under trays fitted

Pass 30 Mar 2015 95,974 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre getting low on tread (3mm)

offside front tyre getting low on tread (3mm)

Fail 30 Mar 2015 95,974 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre getting low on tread (3mm)

offside front tyre getting low on tread (3mm)

Fail 12 Apr 2014 88,655 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2014 88,655 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2013 80,369 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2013 80,369 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2012 71,022 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2011 70,907 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2011 70,907 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2010 66,444 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2010 66,444 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2009 60,892 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2009 60,892 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 59,703 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 52,467 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2007 52,467 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 2 Oct 2006 49,779 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 44,779 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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ABW 972X is a 2003 Audi Tt in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 ABW 972X, 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 ABW 972X registered?

ABW 972X is a 2003 Audi Tt, first registered on 29 April 2003.

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