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FM53 BSO

2004 Audi Tt

Silver Petrol 3189cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

126,560 mi
Last recorded126,560 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2025
Typical for 2004 Audi Tt74,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM53 BSO
MakeAudi
ModelTt
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,189cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2025 126,560 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Nov 2024 126,558 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2023 123,901 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2023 123,899 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 113,647 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2022 113,416 miles

Nearside Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2021 102,821 miles

Offside registration light dim

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 95,464 miles

Both front inner CV gaiters poor

Pass 8 Oct 2019 83,303 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES WORN

Fail 5 Oct 2019 83,233 miles

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

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

BOTH REAR TYRES WORN

Pass 13 Oct 2018 79,609 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 74,602 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre starting to wear close to legal limit

Rear Suspension componants corroded

Under body covers fitted

Pass 10 Oct 2016 70,433 miles

Front Both tyres outer walls damaged

Offside Rear Tyre inner sidewall damaged

Fail 10 Oct 2016 70,433 miles

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

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

Front Both tyres outer walls damaged

Offside Rear Tyre inner sidewall damaged

Pass 15 Oct 2015 57,676 miles

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

both outer sills and under wheel arches covered

tyer size 235/35ZR19 91Y

Fail 15 Oct 2015 57,667 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

both outer sills and under wheel arches covered

tyer size 235/35ZR19 91Y

Pass 9 Oct 2014 43,309 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 42,002 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 11 Oct 2013 42,001 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2012 40,720 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 11 Oct 2011 37,831 miles

offside front brake disc is corroded across inner face.

Pass 12 Oct 2010 33,759 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 29,038 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2008 23,435 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2007 16,731 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 10,906 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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FM53 BSO is a 2004 Audi Tt in Silver with a 3,189cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 FM53 BSO, 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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What year was FM53 BSO registered?

FM53 BSO is a 2004 Audi Tt, first registered on 6 January 2004.

Is FM53 BSO safe to buy?

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