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AK53 HJO

2003 Audi Tt

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

116,824 mi
Last recorded116,824 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Audi Tt78,276 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 HJO
MakeAudi
ModelTt
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 116,824 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2025 113,435 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front exhaust/flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring worn both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

advise : surface corrosion to front and rear suspension arms

Fail 1 Apr 2025 113,435 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front exhaust/flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working tail light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring worn both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

advise : surface corrosion to front and rear suspension arms

Pass 24 Aug 2023 107,586 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread worn low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Aug 2023 107,545 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 Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread worn low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 104,948 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2022 104,870 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 100,313 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 98,056 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2020 98,051 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Jul 2019 95,260 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre tread wearing low on inner edge

Pass 3 Jul 2018 92,337 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 88,863 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2017 88,863 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2016 86,318 miles

both front tyres wearing on inside edge.

Pass 6 Jul 2015 84,213 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 82,193 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 79,653 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2013 76,647 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 77,196 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Jul 2012 77,196 miles

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

air bag light on

Pass 2 Aug 2011 70,568 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 65,875 miles

Advise:engine oil level low

Advise:n/s/r tyre 3mm tread

Pass 17 Feb 2010 55,871 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

oil level low

Pass 11 Sep 2008 39,951 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 33,712 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 25,711 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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AK53 HJO is a 2003 Audi Tt in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 AK53 HJO, 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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AK53 HJO is a 2003 Audi Tt, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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