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AY53 LPP

2003 Audi Tt

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

118,891 mi
Last recorded118,891 miles
Recorded on27 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Audi Tt78,276 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY53 LPP
MakeAudi
ModelTt
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 May 2025 118,891 miles
Fail 27 May 2025 118,890 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 30 May 2024 110,326 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 98,234 miles
Pass 31 May 2022 83,503 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 83,458 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 82,281 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2019 80,331 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 80,103 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2018 77,285 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 74,441 miles

Slight leak of grease from nearside front driveshaft boot

Pass 15 Aug 2016 71,790 miles

Offside Rear tyre on 3mm

Pass 5 Sep 2015 69,047 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 66,142 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 62,306 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2012 58,486 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres have uneven wear ( inner edges )

both rear spring have been fitted in such a way that some of the coils are touching

Pass 26 Sep 2012 58,486 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres have uneven wear ( inner edges )

both rear spring have been fitted in such a way that some of the coils are touching

Pass 1 Oct 2011 54,887 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 50,208 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2010 50,208 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2009 45,119 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 45,119 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2008 40,932 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 35,283 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 27,524 miles

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

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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AY53 LPP is a 2003 Audi Tt in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 AY53 LPP, 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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What year was AY53 LPP registered?

AY53 LPP is a 2003 Audi Tt, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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