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EJ53 KFT

2003 Audi Tt

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests33 (21 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

136,777 mi
Last recorded136,777 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Audi Tt78,276 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ53 KFT
MakeAudi
ModelTt
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

21 pass 12 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 136,777 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test near side front and rear ()

engine bay and under body covers fitted obscuring testable items from view

Fail 20 Mar 2026 136,777 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2025 136,460 miles

Exhaust noisy none standard silencer fitted (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

engine bay and under body covers fitted obscuring testable items from view

Fail 31 Jan 2025 136,457 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

engine bay and under body covers fitted obscuring testable items from view

Pass 6 Feb 2024 135,852 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

engine bay and under body covers fitted obscuring testable items from view

Fail 5 Feb 2024 135,852 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

engine bay and under body covers fitted obscuring testable items from view

Pass 13 Jan 2023 133,498 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

drivers seat fixed and not adjustable

engine bay and under body covers fitted obscuring testable items from view

Fail 13 Jan 2023 133,498 miles

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

drivers seat fixed and not adjustable

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

engine bay and under body covers fitted obscuring testable items from view

Pass 8 Nov 2021 131,037 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

drivers seat in fixed and not adjustable

engine bay and under body covers fitted obscuring testable items from view

Fail 29 Oct 2021 131,036 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

drivers seat in fixed and not adjustable

engine bay and under body covers fitted obscuring testable items from view

Pass 15 Oct 2020 128,618 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

engine bay and under body covers fitted obscuring testable items from view

Fail 24 Sep 2020 128,618 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has an unsafe modification (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has an unsafe modification (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

engine bay and under body covers fitted obscuring testable items from view

Pass 9 Oct 2019 127,185 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

engine bay and under body covers fitted obscuring testable items from view

Fail 1 Oct 2019 127,183 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has an unsafe modification (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has an unsafe modification (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

engine bay and under body covers fitted obscuring testable items from view

Pass 5 Oct 2018 123,401 miles

both front side lights are L.E.D,'s and flicker slightly on tick over

engine bay and under body covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 12 Apr 2018 122,510 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 120,441 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2017 120,397 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2016 113,055 miles

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

Offside Front sidelight has intermittent flicker

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs heavily corroded on inner faces (3.5.1i)

osr under body trim has temporary repair

rear suspension ride height sensor

temporary repair to front lower exhaust shield

Fail 20 Jun 2016 113,055 miles

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

Offside Front sidelight has intermittent flicker

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs heavily corroded on inner faces (3.5.1i)

osr under body trim has temporary repair

rear suspension ride height sensor

temporary repair to front lower exhaust shield

Pass 23 Jun 2015 103,409 miles

Engine oil leak

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

Fail 23 Jun 2015 103,409 miles

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

Engine oil leak

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

Pass 9 Jun 2014 98,328 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2014 98,328 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2013 91,451 miles
Fail 31 May 2013 91,440 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2012 68,390 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2011 61,112 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

airbag light is on

Pass 25 Oct 2010 49,404 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2009 45,511 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2008 40,237 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 33,129 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 28,157 miles

rear propshaft uj lock nuts missing

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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EJ53 KFT is a 2003 Audi Tt in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 EJ53 KFT, 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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EJ53 KFT is a 2003 Audi Tt, first registered on 27 October 2003.

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