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EX53 VMF

2003 Audi Tt

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2026
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

99,264 mi
Last recorded99,264 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Audi Tt78,276 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX53 VMF
MakeAudi
ModelTt
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 99,264 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush perished. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush perished. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2024 96,767 miles

Central Front Dip stick damaged

Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm low tread. inner edge worn. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Exhaust silencer corroded.

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Reverse light n/w

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm low tread. inner edge worn. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 14 Jul 2023 95,676 miles

Exhaust mounting defective centre section bracket detached (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge below 3.mm and bald edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.mm and bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Jul 2023 95,676 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

Exhaust mounting defective centre section bracket detached (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge below 3.mm and bald edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.mm and bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jul 2022 92,521 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55r16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp when brake lights operated (4.4.3 (b))

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

Offside Rear registration lamp very dull

reverse lamp inoperative

Fail 6 Jul 2022 92,521 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55r16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp when brake lights operated (4.4.3 (b))

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

Offside Rear registration lamp very dull

reverse lamp inoperative

Pass 20 Jul 2021 89,151 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush bonding failing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 86,333 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 83,865 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 24 Jul 2019 83,865 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 19 Jul 2018 80,614 miles

Exhaust mounting defective centre bracket detached (6.1.2 (a))

front tyres perished and cracking

n/s/r tyre badly perished and cracking

undertrays

Fail 19 Jul 2018 80,614 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective centre bracket detached (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

front tyres perished and cracking

n/s/r tyre badly perished and cracking

undertrays

Pass 28 Jul 2017 77,663 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 76,603 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished

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

Pass 19 Oct 2015 75,426 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

items removed from drivers view prior to test

Fail 19 Oct 2015 75,426 miles

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

items removed from drivers view prior to test

Pass 2 Oct 2014 74,221 miles

offside indicators flash faster than nearside

Pass 9 Oct 2013 73,492 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 73,017 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2011 72,199 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 70,895 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 70,845 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2010 70,845 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

EML system active.

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

Pass 21 Sep 2009 65,188 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 57,681 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2008 57,681 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2007 49,262 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2007 49,262 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2006 42,318 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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EX53 VMF is a 2003 Audi Tt in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 EX53 VMF, 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 EX53 VMF registered?

EX53 VMF is a 2003 Audi Tt, first registered on 6 September 2003.

Is EX53 VMF safe to buy?

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