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WM53 RDU

2003 Audi Tt

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

191,173 mi
Last recorded191,173 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Audi Tt78,276 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM53 RDU
MakeAudi
ModelTt
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 3 Mar 2016 191,173 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)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear All position lamps have less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

NAIL IN OFFSIDE REAR TYRE

Pass 14 Mar 2015 185,817 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2013 183,550 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)

Pass 6 Nov 2012 180,747 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2012 180,747 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm seriously weakened by corrosion (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2011 151,591 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 122,811 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2010 122,679 miles

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2009 99,174 miles

slight play n/s/f steering arm

Pass 16 Oct 2008 76,466 miles

NSFsteering rack showing slight play.

Pass 5 Oct 2007 50,789 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2007 50,502 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2006 26,091 miles

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

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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WM53 RDU is a 2003 Audi Tt in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 WM53 RDU, 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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WM53 RDU is a 2003 Audi Tt, first registered on 18 October 2003.

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