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X12 SON

2003 Audi Tt

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

137,325 mi
Last recorded137,325 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Audi Tt78,276 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX12 SON
MakeAudi
ModelTt
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 137,325 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2025 136,721 miles

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front + rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

covers + shields fitted

Fail 18 Aug 2023 136,718 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords both sides (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all excessively corroded / borderline (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front + rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

covers + shields fitted

under vehicle + all steering / suspension components corroded

Pass 10 Jun 2019 133,254 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2019 133,254 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 125,190 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

oil leak

Fail 12 Jun 2018 125,185 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

oil leak

Pass 30 Mar 2017 115,581 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2017 115,571 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

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

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

both front tyres wearing low

Pass 8 Mar 2016 107,763 miles

both front anti roll bar D bushes have slight movement

both front tyres wearing close to limit

front wipers smeary

nearside rear tyre heavily feathered

offside rear tyre feathered on inner edge

Fail 3 Mar 2016 107,747 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both front anti roll bar D bushes have slight movement

both front tyres wearing close to limit

front wipers smeary

nearside rear tyre heavily feathered

offside rear tyre feathered on inner edge

Pass 6 Mar 2014 88,888 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 74,851 miles

Rear brake disks are slightly worn

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 3 Sep 2012 74,845 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Rear brake disks are slightly worn

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 31 Aug 2011 66,379 miles

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)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside front tyre has sidewall damage not to cord

oil on min.

Pass 31 Aug 2011 66,379 miles

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)

offside front tyre has sidewall damage not to cord

oil on min.

Pass 7 Jul 2010 56,296 miles

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

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

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

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

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

front and rear brake discs worn

front wipers slightly juddering

oil low topped up 1 litre

Fail 6 Jul 2010 56,250 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

front and rear brake discs worn

front wipers slightly juddering

oil low topped up 1 litre

Pass 10 Jul 2009 46,568 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear number plate lamp slightly insecure

offside front centre wheel trim missing

unable to fully check underneath due to plastic covers fitted

Fail 10 Jul 2009 46,568 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside rear number plate lamp slightly insecure

offside front centre wheel trim missing

unable to fully check underneath due to plastic covers fitted

Pass 6 Jun 2008 36,804 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 6 Jun 2008 36,804 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 23 Feb 2007 30,615 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 22,965 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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X12 SON is a 2003 Audi Tt in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 X12 SON, 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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X12 SON is a 2003 Audi Tt, first registered on 22 March 2003.

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