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AD03 XAM

2003 Audi Tt

Purple Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

48,186 mi
Last recorded48,186 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Audi Tt78,276 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 XAM
MakeAudi
ModelTt
Year2003
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 48,186 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 16 Jun 2025 46,762 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 May 2024 45,832 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Jan 2023 45,048 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2022 44,780 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2020 44,428 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 43,995 miles

Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyre sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Jul 2019 43,995 miles

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

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

Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyre sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 43,234 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All Tyre's Cracked & Perished On Outer Sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 42,167 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Lower Wishbone Arm Rear Bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Jul 2017 42,139 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Lower Wishbone Arm Rear Bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 40,639 miles

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

engine cover fitted

slight brake bind to n/s/r brske

under tray fitted

Fail 13 Jul 2016 40,629 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

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

engine cover fitted

slight brake bind to n/s/r brske

under tray fitted

Fail 7 Jul 2015 39,276 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

centre exhaust heat shield has come adrift

Pass 7 Jul 2015 39,276 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

centre exhaust heat shield has come adrift

Pass 2 Jul 2014 38,302 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jun 2013 36,879 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front wipers smear

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jun 2012 35,546 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 12 Jul 2011 33,689 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2011 33,686 miles

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

Front and rear brake disc's corroded

Pass 7 Jul 2010 30,282 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 28,317 miles

ALL TYRES DETEORATED ON SIDE WALLS

Pass 10 Jul 2008 26,378 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 23,518 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 23,518 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Jul 2006 19,798 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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AD03 XAM is a 2003 Audi Tt in Purple with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 AD03 XAM, 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 AD03 XAM registered?

AD03 XAM is a 2003 Audi Tt, first registered on 17 July 2003.

Is AD03 XAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD03 XAM shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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