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DE53 YRJ

2003 Audi Tt

Red Petrol 3189cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

99,531 mi
Last recorded99,531 miles
Recorded on28 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi Tt78,276 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE53 YRJ
MakeAudi
ModelTt
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,189cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 May 2019 99,531 miles

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 28 May 2019 99,531 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 13 May 2019 99,460 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Coolant leak ()

Pass 10 Mar 2018 97,663 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2016 94,793 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 93,175 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2016 93,174 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut in sidewall longer than 25mm and down to cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2015 92,570 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2014 90,923 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2013 89,336 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Feb 2013 89,336 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 80,985 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

engine management warning light staying on

Pass 15 Feb 2011 69,007 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 53,060 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2010 53,060 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 13 Feb 2009 43,232 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2009 43,232 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2008 39,472 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2008 39,472 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2007 26,535 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre slight damage to sidewalls.

o/s/f damage to outer sidewalls.

Fail 17 Jan 2007 26,535 miles

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

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

n/s/f tyre slight damage to sidewalls.

o/s/f damage to outer sidewalls.

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 YRJ is a 2003 Audi Tt in Red with a 3,189cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 YRJ, 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 YRJ registered?

DE53 YRJ is a 2003 Audi Tt, first registered on 23 December 2003.

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