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FA53 KJX

2004 Audi Tt

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

156,898 mi
Last recorded156,898 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2024
Typical for 2004 Audi Tt74,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA53 KJX
MakeAudi
ModelTt
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2024 156,898 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2023 147,333 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 141,016 miles

BRAKE PIPES GREASED

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 139,552 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

brake pipes greased

Pass 16 May 2019 137,302 miles

Both front macpherson strut tops have slight movement

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 16 May 2019 137,302 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Both front macpherson strut tops have slight movement

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 11 May 2018 135,742 miles

ECU light on

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 10 May 2018 135,742 miles

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

ECU light on

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 May 2017 132,678 miles
Fail 8 May 2017 132,678 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)

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

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

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

ECU Light on

Pass 16 Apr 2016 127,001 miles
Fail 5 May 2015 125,139 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2015 125,139 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 119,607 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 23 Feb 2013 110,621 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 110,597 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 110,179 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 31 Mar 2010 97,826 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2010 97,826 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2009 86,374 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 68,717 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2007 50,496 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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FA53 KJX is a 2004 Audi Tt in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 FA53 KJX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FA53 KJX registered?

FA53 KJX is a 2004 Audi Tt, first registered on 19 February 2004.

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