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AP53 FUT

2003 Audi Tt

Black Petrol 3189cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

168,582 mi
Last recorded168,582 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Audi Tt78,276 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP53 FUT
MakeAudi
ModelTt
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,189cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 168,582 miles

Front both wheel arches corroded

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2024 166,468 miles

Exhaust corroded

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Suspensions (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 3 Dec 2024 166,467 miles

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

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))

Exhaust corroded

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Suspensions (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2023 164,325 miles

Exhaust corroded

Offside Parking brake low efficiency

Fail 5 Dec 2023 164,325 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Exhaust corroded

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Parking brake low efficiency

Pass 6 Dec 2022 162,077 miles

Exhaust corroded

Front brake hose clip missing

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All four (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 159,548 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2021 159,548 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Dec 2020 155,318 miles

Exhaust corroded

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced suspension (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2019 148,135 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2018 141,191 miles

EPS LIGHT ON DASH

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

Fail 7 Nov 2018 140,728 miles

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

Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high adjuster isnt turning (4.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Nov 2017 132,625 miles

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

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

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

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

under body component's slight corrosion

Fail 13 Nov 2017 132,586 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

em light on

under body component's slight corrosion

Pass 16 Nov 2016 127,304 miles

slight underbody corrosion

Pass 30 Oct 2015 117,798 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2015 117,786 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2014 107,297 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine light on dash

nearside front tyre on 3-4mmm

Pass 20 Sep 2013 100,274 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2013 100,262 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 91,862 miles

rear discs corroded

Fail 20 Sep 2012 91,862 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre on 3mm and has small cuts to inner wall

rear discs corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2011 85,695 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 81,338 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 77,181 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 67,891 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Nov 2007 52,620 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 37,317 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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AP53 FUT is a 2003 Audi Tt in Black with a 3,189cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AP53 FUT, 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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AP53 FUT is a 2003 Audi Tt, first registered on 12 December 2003.

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