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BT53 LDJ

2003 Audi Tt

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

143,077 mi
Last recorded143,077 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Audi Tt78,276 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT53 LDJ
MakeAudi
ModelTt
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2018 143,077 miles

Nearside front top suspension attachment has slight play

Nearside front tyre outer side wall has tears no cords or ply showing

Nearside rear tyre worn inner edge & outer side wall has tears no cords or ply showing

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

Offside front top suspension attachment has slight play

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

Fail 20 Jul 2018 143,077 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Outter side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside front top suspension attachment has slight play

Nearside front tyre outer side wall has tears no cords or ply showing

Nearside rear tyre worn inner edge & outer side wall has tears no cords or ply showing

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

Offside front top suspension attachment has slight play

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

Pass 2 Aug 2017 139,120 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2017 139,120 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2016 134,248 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

near side front tyre outer side wall slightly damaged

near side rear tyre outer side wall has tears but not deep enough to reach cords

off side front tyre wearing inner & outer edges & outer side wall slightly damaged

off side rear shock absorber outer casing corroding

under trays fitted rear end obscuring some under side components

Fail 3 Aug 2016 134,247 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

near side front tyre outer side wall slightly damaged

near side rear tyre outer side wall has tears but not deep enough to reach cords

off side front tyre wearing inner & outer edges & outer side wall slightly damaged

off side rear shock absorber outer casing corroding

under trays fitted rear end obscuring some under side components

Pass 28 Jul 2015 129,297 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2014 122,692 miles

nearside front lower arm rear bush is split

nearside rear tyre is BADLY worn on the inner edge / side wall damage

Fail 21 Jul 2014 122,690 miles

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

nearside front lower arm rear bush is split

nearside rear tyre is BADLY worn on the inner edge / side wall damage

Pass 23 Jul 2013 116,175 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Jul 2013 116,175 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2012 107,498 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2012 107,498 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2011 98,981 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 92,676 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2010 92,675 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 79,115 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 65,736 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2008 65,736 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2007 53,321 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 24 Oct 2006 28,387 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2006 28,387 miles

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

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

offside and nearside front tyres scuffed on inner edges

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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BT53 LDJ is a 2003 Audi Tt in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 BT53 LDJ, 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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BT53 LDJ is a 2003 Audi Tt, first registered on 24 November 2003.

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