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WL53 GBZ

2003 Audi Tt

Red Petrol 3189cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

99,170 mi
Last recorded99,170 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Audi Tt78,276 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL53 GBZ
MakeAudi
ModelTt
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,189cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 99,170 miles

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

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

general corrosion

Pass 31 Oct 2024 99,067 miles

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

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

general corrosion

Fail 26 Oct 2024 99,040 miles

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

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

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

general corrosion

Pass 27 Apr 2017 98,460 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2017 98,460 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2016 95,687 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 92,690 miles

engine management light on

Fail 3 Oct 2015 92,690 miles

Offside Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

engine management light on

Pass 6 Oct 2014 88,731 miles

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

front brake disc starting to corrode on inner faces

nearside front seat belt slow to retract

Pass 9 Oct 2013 84,450 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2013 84,450 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2012 78,343 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 71,352 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 12 Oct 2011 71,324 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Dec 2009 65,204 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Dec 2008 53,938 miles

airbag light on

wiperblades getting poor

Pass 7 Jan 2008 40,691 miles

air bag light on

all tyre tread close to legal limit

Pass 3 Jan 2007 32,665 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 GBZ is a 2003 Audi Tt in Red with a 3,189cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 GBZ, 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 GBZ registered?

WL53 GBZ is a 2003 Audi Tt, first registered on 22 October 2003.

Is WL53 GBZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for WL53 GBZ shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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