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AT53 BXX

2003 Audi Tt

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

194,957 mi
Last recorded194,957 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Audi Tt78,276 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAT53 BXX
MakeAudi
ModelTt
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2021 194,957 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All Arms Have Light Corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All Bushes Cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Underside Surface Corrosion In Suspension Areas

Fail 23 Oct 2021 194,956 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated Outer Layer Of Hose Split (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All Arms Have Light Corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All Bushes Cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Underside Surface Corrosion In Suspension Areas

Pass 28 Oct 2020 192,068 miles

Lower general rust under body

Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced on both sides around lower arm and seal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

brake pedel has travel/stroke movement

Fail 23 Oct 2020 192,062 miles

Front Position lamp not working on both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn on both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Central Front Lower Exhaust noisy twin down pipe blowing (8.1.1 (a))

Lower general rust under body

Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced on both sides around lower arm and seal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 184,204 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 178,536 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing slightly noisey

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 21 Apr 2018 178,534 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick worn to metal (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing slightly noisey

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 12 Apr 2017 163,706 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 6 Apr 2017 163,702 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Engine warning light on.

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 147,138 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 Mar 2016 147,138 miles

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2015 134,635 miles

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

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

nearside main beam headlamp out of focus

Fail 27 Mar 2015 134,634 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

nearside main beam headlamp out of focus

Pass 25 Mar 2014 120,852 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2013 106,572 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 106,572 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 101,869 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 95,467 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 15 Apr 2011 95,467 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 May 2010 92,190 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

slight leak from power steering rack

Pass 15 May 2009 88,864 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2008 85,022 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 66,413 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 45,756 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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AT53 BXX is a 2003 Audi Tt in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AT53 BXX, 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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AT53 BXX is a 2003 Audi Tt, first registered on 6 December 2003.

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