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DA53 FOT

2003 Audi Tt

Silver Petrol 3189cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

95,718 mi
Last recorded95,718 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 Audi Tt78,276 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA53 FOT
MakeAudi
ModelTt
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,189cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2022 95,718 miles

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion all underneath (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2021 92,037 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2021 92,037 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 91,548 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2020 91,543 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to back (behind fuel tank) (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2019 91,306 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 17 Jul 2019 91,306 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 84,870 miles

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

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

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

under trays fitted obscuring areas of the vehicle

Pass 28 Jul 2017 79,422 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2017 79,421 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2016

oil leak

undertrays fitted

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

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

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

engine covers fitted

Fail 3 Nov 2016

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

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

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

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

engine covers fitted

oil leak

undertrays fitted

Pass 2 Nov 2015 73,251 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2014 68,059 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2013 62,711 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Oct 2013 62,711 miles

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Oct 2012 56,609 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2012 56,609 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2011 51,183 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2010 44,222 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 38,789 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 33,459 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2007 21,736 miles

Front registration plate not displaying a BSAU 145d marking (6.3.3b)

Rear registration plate not displaying a BSAU 145d marking (6.3.3b)

Pass 12 Nov 2007 21,736 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 15,254 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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DA53 FOT is a 2003 Audi Tt in Silver with a 3,189cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 DA53 FOT, 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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DA53 FOT is a 2003 Audi Tt, first registered on 30 October 2003.

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