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EJ53 KFZ

2003 Audi Tt

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

186,038 mi
Last recorded186,038 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Audi Tt78,276 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ53 KFZ
MakeAudi
ModelTt
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2025 186,038 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front inner (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Sep 2025 186,038 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front inner (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Apr 2024 172,267 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2023 149,443 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2022 126,899 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2022 126,896 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/40/ zr18 92y xl michelin pilot sport (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning not working (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm /edge worn low and slight cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 29 Apr 2021 106,698 miles

warning lamp on dash

Fail 29 Apr 2021 106,698 miles

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

warning lamp on dash

Pass 26 Jul 2017 100,226 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2016 92,744 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2015 85,233 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre inner edge bold and outer edge low

o/s/f tyre outer edges low

Pass 5 Aug 2014 81,615 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 79,185 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 76,262 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 75,372 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2012 75,372 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2011 71,699 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)

Fail 22 Aug 2011 71,698 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside 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)

Pass 15 Dec 2010 68,664 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 61,381 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 22 Oct 2008 53,236 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 44,075 miles

near side front tyre wearing on inner edge

off side front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 31 Oct 2006 34,244 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2006 34,244 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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EJ53 KFZ is a 2003 Audi Tt in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KFZ, 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 EJ53 KFZ registered?

EJ53 KFZ is a 2003 Audi Tt, first registered on 4 November 2003.

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