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DE53 SJU

2003 Audi Tt

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

126,718 mi
Last recorded126,718 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Audi Tt78,276 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE53 SJU
MakeAudi
ModelTt
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 8 Mar 2017 126,718 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 120,748 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2016 120,746 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2015 111,594 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust (middle section) heat shield loose.

exhaust back box clamp loose but exhaust system still secure.

front wiper blades smear slightly.

Pass 13 Jul 2013 96,981 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2013 96,981 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2012 91,219 miles

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

offside rear brake disc discoloured

offside rear brake pads deteriorated

Fail 13 Jan 2012 91,219 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres badly worn on inner edges

offside rear brake disc discoloured

offside rear brake pads deteriorated

Pass 15 Nov 2010 87,763 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2010 81,759 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 69,869 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2007 62,612 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 55,672 miles

front brake discs in poor condition - advise new discs.

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 SJU is a 2003 Audi Tt in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 SJU, 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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What year was DE53 SJU registered?

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

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