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WL53 GBY

2003 Audi Tt

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

99,962 mi
Last recorded99,962 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Audi Tt78,276 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL53 GBY
MakeAudi
ModelTt
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 99,962 miles

Front front subframe undersealed.

Nearside Front Lower Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corroded/coated in underseal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 May 2025 99,406 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 May 2024 98,510 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 26 May 2023 98,264 miles

Exhaust becoming corroded

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Corroding (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 26 May 2023 98,264 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust becoming corroded

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Corroding (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 May 2022 97,693 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear axle beam becoming corroded

exhaust becoming corroded

Fail 13 May 2022 97,693 miles

All direction indicators not working not flashing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear axle beam becoming corroded

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

exhaust becoming corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2021 97,290 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

exhaust becoming corroded

front subframe becoming corroded

rear axle beam becoming corroded

Pass 13 Jun 2019 96,024 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2018 93,431 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 88,372 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 83,887 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 78,771 miles

off side rear tyre going out of shape

Pass 5 Jun 2014 72,148 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 65,282 miles

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

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

Fail 22 May 2013 65,282 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2012 60,446 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

rear tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 8 Jun 2012 60,446 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 1 Jun 2011 54,842 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

offside front brake disc badly corroded / pitted

Pass 24 May 2010 51,034 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 47,190 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 42,254 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2008 42,126 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 20 Jul 2007 38,967 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear tyres worn down to 3mm

Pass 20 Jul 2007 38,967 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

rear tyres worn down to 3mm

Pass 4 Nov 2006 33,083 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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WL53 GBY is a 2003 Audi Tt in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 GBY, 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 WL53 GBY registered?

WL53 GBY is a 2003 Audi Tt, first registered on 5 November 2003.

Is WL53 GBY safe to buy?

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