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ET53 MXK

2004 Audi Tt

Black Petrol 3189cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2025
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

202,853 mi
Last recorded202,853 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2024
Typical for 2004 Audi Tt74,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET53 MXK
MakeAudi
ModelTt
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,189cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2024 202,853 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 28 Nov 2024 200,252 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2023 185,511 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2023 185,511 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 173,952 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2022 173,952 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer not working fronts (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2021 165,114 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear next (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 19 Nov 2021 165,114 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear next (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2020 159,904 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2020 159,904 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear pin bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear shock dust cover corroded

Pass 14 May 2019 143,736 miles

Both rear shock absorber outer casings in corroded condition.

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer area (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play advise attention (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective split slightly on end (3.4 (b) (i))

Parking brake effort only just met required limit.

Pass 4 May 2018 141,905 miles

Nearside rear road wheel inner rim dented slightly

Offside rear shock absorber top dust cover corroded

Fail 30 Apr 2018 141,900 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside rear shock absorber top dust cover corroded

Pass 13 Apr 2017 138,275 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear seats folded down/ unable to check seatbelts

Fail 11 Apr 2017 138,273 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear seats folded down/ unable to check seatbelts

Pass 4 Apr 2016 134,076 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s & o/s (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Apr 2016 134,074 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s & o/s (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 124,896 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 118,553 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

o/s/f and o/s/r tyre has outer sidewall damage 225/40/18

Pass 6 Mar 2013 104,010 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 4 Mar 2013 104,010 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Mar 2012 90,723 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Oct 2010 72,110 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 59,135 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 57,542 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 50,544 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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ET53 MXK is a 2004 Audi Tt in Black with a 3,189cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

Across all 2004 Audi Tt models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 74,756 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 ET53 MXK, 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 22 years old, this Audi Tt is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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ET53 MXK is a 2004 Audi Tt, first registered on 12 January 2004.

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