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AP03 ZBZ

2003 Audi Tt

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

122,809 mi
Last recorded122,809 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2025
Typical for 2003 Audi Tt78,276 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP03 ZBZ
MakeAudi
ModelTt
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2025 122,809 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2023 115,598 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Dec 2021 115,438 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front side wall damage

Nearside Rear and offside rear tyre side damage

Pass 26 Dec 2020 111,772 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2019 103,778 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (5.2.3 (j))

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

Fail 23 Dec 2019 103,636 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both nearside front (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Emissions not tested due to blowing (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure centre (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn nearside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated offside front outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2018 95,063 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2017 92,757 miles

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

nearside and offside front lower suspension arm rear bushes starting to part

Fail 6 Dec 2017 92,757 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

nearside and offside front lower suspension arm rear bushes starting to part

offside front tyre worn bald on inner edge

Pass 4 May 2016 87,766 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 85,609 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 18 Aug 2015 85,609 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 26 Aug 2014 82,885 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)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

sill covers

Pass 26 Aug 2014 82,885 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)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers

Pass 24 Aug 2013 80,518 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

superficial cracking and outer wall damaged of n/s/r tyre

Fail 23 Aug 2013 80,492 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

superficial cracking and outer wall damaged of n/s/r tyre

Pass 21 Aug 2012 77,825 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre outer wall damaged

Pass 15 Aug 2011 74,903 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2010 70,819 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 70,816 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2009 68,916 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2008 63,538 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 63,435 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Sep 2007 48,832 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 35,530 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2006 35,530 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

all four brake discs corroding due to inactivity.

Pass 18 Feb 2006 32,482 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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AP03 ZBZ is a 2003 Audi Tt in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 AP03 ZBZ, 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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AP03 ZBZ is a 2003 Audi Tt, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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