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CU53 UGP

2003 Audi Tt

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

141,722 mi
Last recorded141,722 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Audi Tt78,276 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU53 UGP
MakeAudi
ModelTt
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2021 141,722 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2019 136,246 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2018 127,439 miles

Bonnet release lever missing

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear to flexs x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Central Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

O/S/R Spring ( coil bound.)

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

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

Fail 24 Jan 2018 127,420 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Bonnet release lever missing

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear to flexs x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Central Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

O/S/R Spring ( coil bound.)

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2017 119,970 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt offside front outer CV gaiter perished but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 6 Feb 2017 119,970 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working offside front side light not lit (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt offside front outer CV gaiter perished but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 111,670 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 22 Mar 2016 111,670 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Dec 2014 106,523 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2014 106,523 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine managment light on

front discs corroded and worn

rear discs down to metal

Fail 11 Apr 2014 96,612 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2013 95,202 miles

engine management light on

Pass 24 May 2012 84,137 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 70,250 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 59,142 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2010 59,141 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2009 55,872 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 47,855 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 39,504 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 29,080 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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CU53 UGP is a 2003 Audi Tt in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 CU53 UGP, 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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CU53 UGP is a 2003 Audi Tt, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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