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DA52 VDM

2003 Audi Tt

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2022
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

117,536 mi
Last recorded117,536 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2021
Typical for 2003 Audi Tt78,276 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA52 VDM
MakeAudi
ModelTt
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2021 117,536 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Power steering pipe corroded

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged splits inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged perished inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension subframe assembly corroded

vibration felt through clutch pedal

Fail 26 Apr 2021 117,535 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Power steering pipe corroded

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged splits inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged perished inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension subframe assembly corroded

vibration felt through clutch pedal

Pass 1 Apr 2019 117,272 miles

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

Nearside Front dipped beam bulb light intensity reduced

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

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

Fail 1 Apr 2019 117,272 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front dipped beam bulb light intensity reduced

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2017 116,179 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases small leak on exhaust joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear suspension height sensor arm damaged

Oil leak ()

engine bay covers concealing some items

Pass 4 Feb 2016 112,897 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2016 112,897 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Valve stem seriously damaged both rear (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 109,611 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)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 5 Feb 2015 109,611 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jan 2014 106,694 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2014 106,694 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

nsf sill damaged

Pass 7 Feb 2013 103,352 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2013 103,343 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2012 99,373 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 95,026 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2011 95,026 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jan 2010 89,277 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 76,820 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2008 75,802 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2007 58,715 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 42,966 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 39,126 miles
Fail 22 May 2006 39,126 miles

Nearside Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

washer light on dash †chip in screen †rust on front disc †nails in offside rear tyre and nearside front †

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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DA52 VDM is a 2003 Audi Tt in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 DA52 VDM, 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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DA52 VDM is a 2003 Audi Tt, first registered on 22 January 2003.

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