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W7 HLY

2003 Audi Tt

Purple Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

68,418 mi
Last recorded68,418 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2025
Typical for 2003 Audi Tt78,276 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW7 HLY
MakeAudi
ModelTt
Year2003
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2025 68,418 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2025 68,418 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 9 Apr 2024 65,913 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2023 65,907 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2023 65,907 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Rear Service brake excessively binding both (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jan 2021 65,424 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2021 65,413 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 64,614 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 63,370 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2018 61,508 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2018 61,508 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 Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2017 58,450 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2017 58,450 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fail 11 Feb 2015 53,868 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2015 53,868 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 51,575 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 46,793 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2010 40,433 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Nov 2010 40,433 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 33,771 miles

brake pad warning light on advise brake check

engine warning lamp on

Fail 28 Apr 2009 33,771 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

brake pad warning light on advise brake check

engine warning lamp on

Pass 20 Feb 2008 30,401 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2008 30,342 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2007 22,937 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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W7 HLY is a 2003 Audi Tt in Purple with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 W7 HLY, 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 W7 HLY registered?

W7 HLY is a 2003 Audi Tt, first registered on 17 September 2003.

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