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CX53 YUY

2003 Audi Tt

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2026
Tests33 (19 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate57.6%

Mileage

116,584 mi
Last recorded116,584 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Audi Tt78,276 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX53 YUY
MakeAudi
ModelTt
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

19 pass 14 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 116,584 miles

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

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

Rear all rear suspension components corroded

Fail 5 Aug 2025 116,584 miles

Nearside Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear all rear suspension components corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2024 115,651 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2024 115,651 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Pass 9 Aug 2023 114,465 miles

Exhaust corroded

Fail 9 Aug 2023 114,465 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2022 113,845 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jul 2022 113,845 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2021 112,924 miles

Nearside Front tyre wall cracks

Nearside Rear tyre wall cracks

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

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

Offside Front tyre wall cracks

Fail 13 Jul 2021 112,924 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front tyre wall cracks

Nearside Rear tyre wall cracks

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

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

Offside Front tyre wall cracks

Pass 7 Aug 2020 111,439 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge age cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s rusty (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2020 111,437 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side 0kg (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge age cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s rusty (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2019 108,157 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2019 108,157 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 103,220 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2017 101,556 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2017 101,556 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 100,080 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2015 98,713 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Oct 2013 96,303 miles

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)

Fail 3 Oct 2013 96,303 miles

Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)

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)

Pass 8 Oct 2012 84,975 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2012 84,975 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Oct 2011 73,941 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2011 73,941 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Hazard warning switch missing (1.4.B.1d)

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Engine warning light on

Pass 6 Oct 2010 61,322 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2010 61,322 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2009 48,111 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2009 48,111 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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)

Fail 26 Sep 2008 35,735 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 35,735 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 11 Oct 2007 26,784 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 17,778 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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CX53 YUY is a 2003 Audi Tt in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.6%.

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 CX53 YUY, 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 CX53 YUY registered?

CX53 YUY is a 2003 Audi Tt, first registered on 11 October 2003.

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