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DE53 WKU

2003 Audi Tt

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

129,193 mi
Last recorded129,193 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi Tt78,276 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE53 WKU
MakeAudi
ModelTt
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2019 129,193 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 119,500 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 110,122 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 110,068 miles

engine man light on

Fail 16 Sep 2016 110,047 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner face corroded (3.5.1i)

engine man light on

Pass 15 Sep 2015 101,490 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Sep 2015 101,490 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2014 96,455 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2014 96,455 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2013 92,614 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 85,371 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2011 82,106 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2011 82,106 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2010 70,656 miles

o/s front brakeslow in operation meets req spec advise strip & check caliper slides.

Pass 20 Jan 2009 49,953 miles

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

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

marks on windscreen top from wiper on n/s

Fail 20 Jan 2009 49,953 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

marks on windscreen top from wiper on n/s

Pass 24 Jan 2008 32,990 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2008 32,990 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2007 24,711 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2007 24,711 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 WKU is a 2003 Audi Tt in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 WKU, 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 WKU registered?

DE53 WKU is a 2003 Audi Tt, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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