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DE53 JTZ

2003 Audi Tt

Green Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

139,530 mi
Last recorded139,530 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Audi Tt78,276 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE53 JTZ
MakeAudi
ModelTt
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 139,530 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

under side poor and corroded

Pass 16 Jan 2025 139,151 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 137,266 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 132,987 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 126,304 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2021 126,304 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 124,954 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2020 124,934 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (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))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake performance not tested brake caliper insecure (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 121,054 miles

Exhaust system deteriorated

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2019 121,054 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust system deteriorated

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 114,078 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2018 114,078 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 107,052 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 8 Mar 2017 107,052 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2016 98,976 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 90,374 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 80,817 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 68,367 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 53,601 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2010 41,423 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2010 41,423 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2009 38,243 miles

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

All tyres badley perished

Pass 3 Nov 2008 34,978 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Oct 2008 34,965 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2007 31,914 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front brake disks wearing on inner edge

Fail 27 Sep 2007 31,905 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front brake disks wearing on inner edge

Pass 15 Sep 2006 27,154 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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DE53 JTZ is a 2003 Audi Tt in Green with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 DE53 JTZ, 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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DE53 JTZ is a 2003 Audi Tt, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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