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2003 Audi Tt

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

139,666 mi
Last recorded139,666 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Audi Tt78,276 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA52 CBF
MakeAudi
ModelTt
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 139,666 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2024 133,122 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 126,039 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))

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

Fail 8 Dec 2022 125,912 miles

Front Emissions NOx sensor obviously defective (8.2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Both front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 122,002 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2021 122,002 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both front wishbone rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2020 117,515 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2020 117,482 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 Dec 2019 113,419 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2018 108,702 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 100,063 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 88,605 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 77,318 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

near side rear and off side rear tyres damaged on outer tyre wall but not showing cords

off side rear tyre perished and starting to crack

Fail 7 Dec 2015 77,318 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

near side rear and off side rear tyres damaged on outer tyre wall but not showing cords

off side rear tyre perished and starting to crack

Pass 10 Dec 2014 66,094 miles

rear seats not in use

Pass 20 Feb 2013 64,594 miles

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

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

both rear coil springs showing signs of corrosion

front brake discs showing signs of wear / corrosion

heavy accident damage to nearside of vehicle

rear brake discs showing signs of wear / corrosion

Fail 1 Feb 2013 64,594 miles

Nearside Outer 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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

both rear coil springs showing signs of corroison

front brake discs showing signs of wear / corrosion

heavy accident damage to nearside of vehicle

rear brake discs showing signs of wear / corrosion

Pass 13 Aug 2010 56,993 miles

EPC warning illuminated

both rear coil springs showing signs of corrosion

front brake discs in poor condition

heavy accident damage to nearside front of vehicle

nearside front tyre worn on edges

rear brake discs in poor condition

Fail 6 Aug 2010 56,993 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

EPC warning illuminated

both rear coil springs showing signs of corrosion

front brake discs in poor condition

heavy accident damage to nearside front of vehicle

nearside front tyre worn on edges

non obligatory stop lamp not working

rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 15 May 2009 53,236 miles
Fail 15 May 2009 53,236 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 13 May 2008 49,276 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 39,533 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 33,934 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2006 33,928 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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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FA52 CBF is a 2003 Audi Tt in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 FA52 CBF, 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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FA52 CBF is a 2003 Audi Tt, first registered on 7 February 2003.

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