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DJ51 DSJ

2003 Audi Tt

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

157,116 mi
Last recorded157,116 miles
Recorded on3 May 2022
Typical for 2003 Audi Tt78,276 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDJ51 DSJ
MakeAudi
ModelTt
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 May 2022 157,116 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output worn plastic lense (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 26 Apr 2022 157,110 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output worn plastic lense (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 156,369 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 May 2019 142,838 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cracking on inner side wall also worn inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Both rear shock absorbers outer casing is corroded

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 May 2019 142,687 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Cv boot insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Brake discs is excessively scored and excessively pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Marked with chalk excessive corrosion large hole (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cracking on inner side wall also worn inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Both rear shock absorbers outer casing is corroded

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 May 2018 124,341 miles

Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension slightly corroded both front drive shafts are corroding (2.4.G.4a)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both rear shock absorber (2.7.2a)

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

Fail 28 Apr 2018 124,339 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension slightly corroded both front drive shafts are corroding (2.4.G.4a)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both rear shock absorber (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2016 116,249 miles

SURFACE CORROSION ON NEARSIDE REAR BRAKE DISC

Pass 10 May 2016 114,691 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES SHOWING WEAR IN COMPARISON TO REARS

ENGINE CHECK LAMP CONSTANTLY ON

N/S/R BRAKE DISCS SHOWING HEAVY CORROSION

Pass 22 May 2015 105,116 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 May 2014 90,746 miles
Fail 20 May 2014 90,745 miles

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

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

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

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

engine management light on

Pass 15 May 2013 75,926 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 15 May 2013 75,926 miles

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

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 May 2012 62,356 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 46,607 miles
Fail 19 May 2011 46,602 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2010 41,109 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 15 Apr 2009 35,004 miles

N/s/f tyre outer wall perished

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2009 35,004 miles

N/s/f tyre outer wall perished

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2008 28,878 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 21 Apr 2007 26,515 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2006 25,255 miles

n/s/f down to 3mm †mixed speed ratings on front axle †nail in o/s/r tyre appears not to be repairable †

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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DJ51 DSJ is a 2003 Audi Tt in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 DJ51 DSJ, 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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DJ51 DSJ is a 2003 Audi Tt, first registered on 11 April 2003.

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