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DF03 XCV

2003 Audi Tt

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2026
Tests34 (20 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

165,751 mi
Last recorded165,751 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2025
Typical for 2003 Audi Tt78,276 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF03 XCV
MakeAudi
ModelTt
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

20 pass 14 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2025 165,751 miles

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute all lights (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

oil leak rear diff + gearbox

Fail 16 Jan 2025 165,751 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute all lights (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

oil leak rear diff + gearbox

Pass 19 Jan 2024 153,168 miles

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute front, back, and side (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Jan 2024 153,128 miles

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

Front Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working with lights on (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute front, back, and side (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

coolant level low

Pass 26 Jan 2023 141,585 miles

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm Tread left (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jan 2023 141,572 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle wheel arch liner (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm Tread left (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipes under engine are insecure

Pass 18 Jan 2022 133,526 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL FOU R (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 130,889 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2020 129,600 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2020 129,600 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jan 2019 126,298 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear pipes corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jan 2019 126,297 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust system insecure rear to mid box missing (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Undertray likely to become detached inscure n/s (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

ALL 4 TYRES SPLITTING INNER / OUTER WALLS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear pipes corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front tyres worn inner edge

Pass 15 Dec 2017 123,552 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded several pipes corroded at rear (3.6.B.2c)

both front tyres splitting inner walls

Fail 14 Dec 2017 123,543 miles

Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance BOTH front dull bulbs black (1.1.A.3d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault air bag light on (5.4.2)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both front badly corroded and worn inner face (3.5.1i)

Brake pipe slightly corroded several pipes corroded at rear (3.6.B.2c)

both front tyres splitting inner walls

eml light on

Pass 15 Dec 2016 117,008 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 14 Dec 2016 117,003 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2015 111,207 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Dec 2015 111,207 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2015 101,429 miles

Both rear tyres cracking through tread no cords exposed.

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

Fail 17 Feb 2015 101,429 miles

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Both rear tyres cracking through tread no cords exposed.

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2014 98,676 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

brake ferrules covered in copper grease

center exhaust bracket broken but exhaust still secure

o/s/f tyre wearing on outside edge

Fail 1 Apr 2014 98,640 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

brake ferrules covered in copper grease

center exhaust bracket broken but exhaust still secure

o/s/f tyre wearing on outside edge

Pass 25 Feb 2013 96,089 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 92,530 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

centre exhaust bracket broken but system not considered insecure

Fail 31 Jan 2012 92,530 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

centre exhaust bracket broken but system not considered insecure

Pass 21 Feb 2011 82,734 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 82,734 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)

Pass 16 Feb 2010 70,224 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2010 70,224 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 4 Mar 2009 60,744 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2007 53,151 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2007 41,587 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2007 41,854 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Feb 2006 27,894 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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DF03 XCV is a 2003 Audi Tt in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 DF03 XCV, 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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DF03 XCV is a 2003 Audi Tt, first registered on 30 July 2003.

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