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AK53 SYR

2003 Audi Tt

Silver Petrol 3189cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

164,741 mi
Last recorded164,741 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Audi Tt78,276 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 SYR
MakeAudi
ModelTt
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,189cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 164,741 miles

Central Front Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced Lower sill corroded (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced Lower sill corroded (6.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2024 164,335 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outter sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2023 163,034 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Front and Front to rear corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Lower Both outer Sills, corroded.

Pass 3 Oct 2022 163,015 miles

Central Rear Lower Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Lower Both sill trims corroded at the ends.

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 162,490 miles
Pass 22 May 2020 161,561 miles

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

offside and nearside outer sills corroded

Fail 20 May 2020 161,561 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both rear tyres worn bald inner edges

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

offside and nearside outer sills corroded

Pass 21 May 2019 160,781 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside rears worn on inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 160,469 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside rear between flexi hoses steel pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

offside and nearside outer sills corroded

Pass 27 Apr 2017 157,524 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2017 157,524 miles

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 152,676 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 137,127 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 124,187 miles

engine mangement light on

front discs corroded

Fail 17 Mar 2014 124,187 miles

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

engine mangement light on

front discs corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2013 111,143 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2013 111,143 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2012 97,320 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Feb 2011 86,701 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 76,314 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 63,794 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 54,721 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

prop shaft has nut missing from rear coulping

Pass 24 Oct 2006 38,856 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 SYR is a 2003 Audi Tt in Silver with a 3,189cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 SYR, 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 SYR is a 2003 Audi Tt, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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