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AY53 LYK

2003 Audi Tt

Blue Petrol 3189cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

91,761 mi
Last recorded91,761 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Audi Tt78,276 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY53 LYK
MakeAudi
ModelTt
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,189cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 91,761 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread is on 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop link boot (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer cv boot weeping

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop link boot (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front shock top mount has slight play

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

Pass 24 Apr 2025 84,747 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyres worn on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Apr 2024 74,369 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2024 74,367 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated adjacent to fuel tank (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated adjacent to fuel tank (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2022 72,584 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2021 69,980 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2021 69,980 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2020 68,349 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2019 67,277 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2018 65,384 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2018 65,384 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 62,984 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 58,577 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 54,644 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2015 54,644 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2014 51,914 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2014 51,914 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 48,852 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2013 48,852 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 45,593 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2012 41,570 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

nearside rear tyre damaged on sidewall

Pass 12 Mar 2012 41,570 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

nearside rear tyre damaged on sidewall

Pass 28 Jan 2011 37,867 miles

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

rear anti roll bar is cracked

Pass 29 Jan 2010 31,094 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2010 31,094 miles

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

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)

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2009 24,149 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 19,474 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 13,232 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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AY53 LYK is a 2003 Audi Tt in Blue 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 AY53 LYK, 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 LYK registered?

AY53 LYK is a 2003 Audi Tt, first registered on 24 November 2003.

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