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DA03 RFE

2003 Audi Tt

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

177,892 mi
Last recorded177,892 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Audi Tt78,276 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA03 RFE
MakeAudi
ModelTt
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Fail 13 Aug 2026 177,892 miles

Emissions unable to be completed can not get reading at tail pipe (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases poorly fitted (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

eml on

Pass 27 Aug 2025 172,996 miles

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

eml on

inner cv dampness

Fail 25 Aug 2025 172,966 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

eml on

inner cv dampness

o/s rear calliper cable sticking

Pass 2 Sep 2024 163,699 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2023 145,028 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 143,825 miles

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

n/s/r upper s/abs case rusted and holed

o/s/r upper s/abs casing rusted and holed

Pass 9 Feb 2021 141,785 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Feb 2021 141,785 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2019 138,185 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2019 138,185 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 135,417 miles

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

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

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2018 135,417 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 132,467 miles

engine management light on

Pass 23 Jun 2016 127,036 miles

engine management light on

n/s/f tyre wear on outer edge

Fail 22 Jun 2016 127,036 miles

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

engine management light on

n/s/f tyre wear on outer edge

Pass 24 Jun 2015 123,440 miles

Both N/S tyres have damage to side walls

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front wiper blades worn but clear screen

N/S/R tyre worn low on inner edge

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Jun 2015 123,433 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Both N/S tyres have damage to side walls

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front wiper blades worn but clear screen

N/S/R tyre worn low on inner edge

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jun 2014 119,391 miles

n/s/r tyre scrubbing on inner edge

Fail 25 Jun 2014 119,389 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

n/s/r tyre scrubbing on inner edge

Pass 21 Jun 2013 111,742 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2013 111,742 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2012 106,285 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2012 106,285 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 96,250 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 79,575 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2010 79,516 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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)

Pass 11 Dec 2008
Pass 6 Dec 2007 42,093 miles

centre exhaust bracket broken, exhaust still secure.

Pass 26 Jun 2007 36,542 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 25,040 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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DA03 RFE is a 2003 Audi Tt in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 DA03 RFE, 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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DA03 RFE is a 2003 Audi Tt, first registered on 10 June 2003.

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