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CU53 VDN

2003 Audi Tt

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2021
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

167,236 mi
Last recorded167,236 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2022
Typical for 2003 Audi Tt78,276 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU53 VDN
MakeAudi
ModelTt
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Fail 24 Aug 2022 167,236 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2020 166,610 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material part of rear brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 2 Dec 2020 166,604 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bush separated from ferrule (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material part of rear brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2017 154,821 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both (1.1.A.3f)

Fail 24 Feb 2017 154,763 miles

Nearside Front 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 Brake pipe slightly corroded from hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 31 Oct 2015 135,446 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Nov 2014 123,647 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2014 123,647 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Oct 2013 114,856 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 105,283 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2012 105,226 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2011 94,277 miles

Engine management light on.

Front tyres worn inner edge. N/s/f tyre has small cut in sidewall.

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 21 Sep 2011 94,277 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Engine management light on.

Front tyres worn inner edge. N/s/f tyre has small cut in sidewall.

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Oct 2010 83,285 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2010 83,285 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Engine managment light illuminated.

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

Front brake discs heavily corroded on inside advise replacement A.S.A.P.

Rear brake discs lipped.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 69,250 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 69,237 miles

Front Anti-roll bar worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 22 Sep 2008 55,812 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 21 Sep 2007 43,080 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2007 43,078 miles

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 20 Sep 2006 30,416 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2006 30,416 miles

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

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 VDN 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 54.5%.

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 VDN, 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 VDN is a 2003 Audi Tt, first registered on 17 September 2003.

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