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Y55 GLY

2003 Audi Tt

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Feb 2024
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

168,660 mi
Last recorded168,660 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2023
Typical for 2003 Audi Tt78,276 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY55 GLY
MakeAudi
ModelTt
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2023 168,660 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2023 168,660 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 167,979 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 164,620 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2017 164,613 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner wall (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 27 Jul 2017 164,559 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened Various. Cannot be fully inspected. (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2016 153,056 miles

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge of tread.

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 29 Jun 2016 153,056 miles

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

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge of tread.

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 142,396 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Jul 2015 142,230 miles

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)

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

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

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

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

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

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

EML on

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2014 130,482 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Oil leak

Fail 3 Jul 2014 130,478 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Oil leak

Fail 13 May 2014 130,387 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)

Fail 30 Apr 2014 130,379 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)

Pass 20 Apr 2013 114,690 miles

slight sideways movement in front anti-roll bar

Fail 19 Apr 2013 114,687 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.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)

slight sideways movement in front anti-roll bar

Pass 11 Apr 2012 102,542 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 93,314 miles

Advise offside front lower suspension wishbone rear bush starting to unbond

Fail 28 Apr 2011 93,314 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Advise offside front lower suspension wishbone rear bush starting to unbond

Advise offside rear tyre on legal limit

Pass 13 Apr 2010 84,619 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2010 84,619 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 74,246 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 65,335 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 63,251 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 35,944 miles

advise strong offside rear caliper slide cover missing slide badly corroded requires replacement urgently

front brake discs worn/pitted

front brake pads low

offside rear quarter damaged

Pass 1 Jun 2006 23,817 miles

front tyres getting low

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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Y55 GLY is a 2003 Audi Tt in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 Y55 GLY, 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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Y55 GLY is a 2003 Audi Tt, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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