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BX53 OBB

2003 Audi Tt

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

117,196 mi
Last recorded117,196 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Audi Tt78,276 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX53 OBB
MakeAudi
ModelTt
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 117,196 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2025 112,633 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2024 108,936 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

covers and under trays fitted

Fail 24 Jan 2024 108,936 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

covers and under trays fitted

Pass 20 Jan 2023 105,140 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 27 Jan 2022 101,307 miles

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

under trays and covers fitted

Fail 25 Jan 2022 101,304 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

under trays and covers fitted

Pass 21 Jan 2021 96,291 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2021 96,289 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2020 93,586 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2019 88,336 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2019 88,336 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jan 2018 81,221 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 73,134 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2017 73,134 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2016 64,245 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2015 53,588 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 44,002 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2014 44,002 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2012 29,367 miles

Headlamp washers not working

Fail 24 Sep 2012 29,367 miles

Headlamp washers not working

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2011 27,123 miles

Front Lower Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

both rear shock absorbers slight misting not affecting damping effect.

Pass 1 Oct 2010 24,985 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 22,821 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 21,271 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 19,070 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 14,802 miles

N/S/F rim protector ontyre damaged ,not down to cords

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

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

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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BX53 OBB is a 2003 Audi Tt in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 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 BX53 OBB, 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 BX53 OBB registered?

BX53 OBB is a 2003 Audi Tt, first registered on 1 October 2003.

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