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YA53 ZGL

2003 Audi Tt

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

151,857 mi
Last recorded151,857 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Audi Tt78,276 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA53 ZGL
MakeAudi
ModelTt
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2020 151,857 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 146,790 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2019 146,790 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded ferrule clip missing (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded brake pipe to flex hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 139,290 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2018 139,275 miles

Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged (3.4.3)

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

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2017 136,055 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe to flex hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe to flex hose (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 132,188 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front discs heavily corroded on inner face

Pass 30 Mar 2015 113,231 miles

Front DISCS heavily pitted on insides.

Rear brake back plates corroded

Fail 30 Mar 2015 113,190 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front DISCS heavily pitted on insides.

Rear brake back plates corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2014 95,657 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear tyres getting low

Fail 18 Mar 2014 95,657 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear tyres getting low

rear brake discs worn and corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2013 90,044 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)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 82,860 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2011 75,244 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Feb 2010 67,934 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2010 67,934 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2009 60,826 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2007 42,913 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 2 Oct 2007 42,911 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Nov 2006 30,350 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2006 30,350 miles

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

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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YA53 ZGL is a 2003 Audi Tt in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YA53 ZGL, 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 YA53 ZGL registered?

YA53 ZGL is a 2003 Audi Tt, first registered on 28 October 2003.

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