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DU53 BKL

2003 Audi Tt

Blue Petrol 3189cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2022
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

211,894 mi
Last recorded211,894 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2021
Typical for 2003 Audi Tt78,276 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU53 BKL
MakeAudi
ModelTt
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,189cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2021 211,894 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2021 211,890 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 May 2020 208,933 miles

Nearside Rear All position lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 May 2020 208,933 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear All position lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 199,442 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2017 192,331 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 3 May 2017 192,326 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 May 2016 186,192 miles

Rear coil spring worn lower coils both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 4 May 2016 186,181 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear coil spring worn lower coils both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 13 Apr 2016 185,556 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Steering locking device insecure track rod end lock nut split (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 180,593 miles

Nearside Rear Lower coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Lower coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

brake wear indicator displayed on dashboard

offside front tyre edges wearing

Fail 14 Apr 2015 180,580 miles

Offside Rear Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Lower coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Lower coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

brake wear indicator displayed on dashboard

offside front tyre edges wearing

offside rear wheel has slight resistance when turned by hand

Pass 21 Jun 2013 161,626 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2012 149,544 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 134,325 miles

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

nail in n/s/r tyre tread

Fail 20 Jun 2011 134,325 miles

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

nail in n/s/r tyre tread

Pass 18 Jun 2010 121,563 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2010 121,563 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s/f tyre has cuts on outer wall & irregular wear on inner edge

Pass 20 Mar 2009 100,392 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front number plate has a stone chip.

rear anti-roll bar bush support collers are cracked no play in the bushes or bar.

wiper blades smeary

Pass 5 Apr 2008 82,122 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 81,619 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside front brake flexi hose is starting to perish.

Pass 10 Nov 2006 62,842 miles

engine over heated on emmisions test, requires diag

front tyres worn on inner edges

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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DU53 BKL is a 2003 Audi Tt in Blue with a 3,189cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 DU53 BKL, 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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DU53 BKL is a 2003 Audi Tt, first registered on 6 November 2003.

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