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DA53 FRR

2003 Audi Tt

Purple Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

115,945 mi
Last recorded115,945 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2023
Typical for 2003 Audi Tt78,276 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA53 FRR
MakeAudi
ModelTt
Year2003
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2023 115,945 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases possible manifold, strong advise (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear tyre step worn

Offside Rear tyre step worn

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

Fail 21 Feb 2023 115,938 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high height sensor broken (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high height sensor broken (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases possible manifold, strong advise (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear tyre step worn

Offside Rear tyre step worn

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

Fail 7 Nov 2022 115,892 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front brake flexi hose insecure

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2021 100,167 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))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 98,130 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2019 93,417 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine covers & under floor covers fitted

slight damage to nearside front sill cover

Fail 18 Oct 2019 93,393 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded metal/flexi/metal to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative automatic levelling device broken (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded metal/flexi/metal to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill holed & corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Engine cover & undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 88,661 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

undertrays fiitted

Fail 4 Oct 2018 88,449 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

undertrays fiitted

Pass 9 Oct 2017 82,269 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both main at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 8 Oct 2017 82,242 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded both main at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2016 71,398 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both main at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

covers fitted to engine and underside of vehicle

Fail 17 Oct 2016 71,398 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded both main at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

covers fitted to engine and underside of vehicle

Pass 15 Oct 2015 60,691 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 15 Oct 2015 60,691 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 Oct 2014 53,656 miles

cat heat shield rattling/loose

rear anti-roll bar securing collars missing

Fail 11 Oct 2014 53,656 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

cat heat shield rattling/loose

rear anti-roll bar securing collars missing

Pass 31 Oct 2013 52,325 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Oct 2012 49,826 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 48,274 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 46,279 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 43,717 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 8 Nov 2008 41,993 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 38,033 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 33,184 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 FRR is a 2003 Audi Tt in Purple with a 1,781cc 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 FRR, 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 FRR is a 2003 Audi Tt, first registered on 27 November 2003.

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