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137,384 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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ENGINE COVER FITTED
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
UNDER TRAYS FITTED
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear section of main centre brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule on both sides of vehicle (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front both front strut top mountings have slight play
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower suspension arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower suspension arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule on both sides of vehicle (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
all suspension components corroded
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear section of main centre brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule on both sides of vehicle (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front both front strut top mountings have slight play
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower suspension arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower suspension arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule on both sides of vehicle (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
all suspension components corroded
All suspension components corroded
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Slight play in offside front top mount
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
all suspension components corroded
Corrosion to rear suspension components
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear suspension bushes cracking/perishing
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low and heavily worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm bush heavily perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low and heavily worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chips in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))
Rear brake pipes starting to corrode
Windscreen chipped
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Rear brake pipes starting to corrode
Windscreen chipped
rear tyres worn on inner edges and sidewalls damaged
front tyres worn on inside edge
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
nearside rear brake has slightly restricted free movement
rear brake discs inner faces in poor condition
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
nearside rear brake has slightly restricted free movement
rear brake discs inner faces in poor condition
rear shock damping weak
tyres 225/40/18 92y hectonna
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
n/s/f tyre on 3 mm
n/s/r tyre on 3 mm
o/s/f tyre cracked on inner sidewall
rear shock damping weak
tyres 225/40/18 92y hectonna
n/s/f lower arm rear vertical bush splitting
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
slight damage to nearside front tyre sidewall
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
slight damage to nearside front tyre sidewall
corrosion to rear inner brake discs
o/s/f tyre tread on 3.0mm
rear inner brake pads low
slight damage to both front tyre outer sidewalls
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
How Reliable is the Audi Tt?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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DE53 UPJ is a 2003 Audi Tt in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 UPJ, 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 UPJ is a 2003 Audi Tt, first registered on 25 November 2003.
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