CarVerify

Free Car Check

WL53 DGX

2003 Audi Tt

Black Petrol 3189cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

136,163 mi
Last recorded136,163 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Audi Tt78,276 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Audi
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL53 DGX
MakeAudi
ModelTt
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,189cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 136,163 miles

Underside suspension and brake components have been undersealed.

Vehicle has factory fitted covers obscuring testable areas and items

Fail 24 Sep 2025 136,113 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Underside suspension and brake components have been undersealed.

Vehicle has factory fitted covers obscuring testable areas and items

Pass 17 Sep 2024 131,809 miles

Factory fitted covers obscuring testable areas and items

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2023 126,806 miles

Vehicle undersealed throughout underside.

manufacturer plastic covers fitted to underside and engine bay obscuring some components.

Fail 22 Sep 2023 126,713 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Vehicle undersealed throughout underside.

manufacturer plastic covers fitted to underside and engine bay obscuring some components.

Pass 5 Sep 2022 119,952 miles

Covers fitted obscuring testable areas and items

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Surface corrosion on rear underside components

Pass 26 Aug 2021 114,383 miles

Front floor areas/suspension under sealed

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

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

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

under trays fitted

Fail 19 Aug 2021 114,383 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front floor areas/suspension under sealed

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

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 8 Sep 2020 110,882 miles

covers fitted obscuring testable areas and items

surface corrosion on rear sub frame and suspension

Pass 31 Aug 2019 106,571 miles

Offside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

under tray fitted

Fail 30 Aug 2019 106,571 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

under tray fitted

Pass 18 Sep 2018 103,379 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear subframe has surface corrosion

engine / under tray covers fitted

Pass 18 Sep 2017 100,967 miles

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

epc light on/none testable

sill covers/under trays fitted

Pass 21 Oct 2016 99,106 miles

under trays/sill covers fitted

Pass 12 Sep 2015 94,258 miles

Item removed from drivers view

Plastic covers fitted

Pass 5 Sep 2014 87,654 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Sep 2013 83,570 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Sep 2012 70,920 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 75,075 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2011 74,916 miles

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

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

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

engine management light illuminated indicating fault

nearside & offside front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 21 Sep 2010 69,501 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

nearside rear tyre has sidewall damage

Pass 20 Oct 2009 65,189 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

engine manegement light on

Pass 10 Sep 2008 60,797 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 51,274 miles

Front and Rear number plates starting to deteriorate

Pass 12 Sep 2006 42,958 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
Full Audi Tt reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

WL53 DGX is a 2003 Audi Tt in Black with a 3,189cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WL53 DGX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of WL53 DGX?

You can check the full history of WL53 DGX by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was WL53 DGX registered?

WL53 DGX is a 2003 Audi Tt, first registered on 26 September 2003.

Is WL53 DGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for WL53 DGX shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WL53 DGX have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on WL53 DGX. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.