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YC53 HBN

2003 Audi Tt

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

138,821 mi
Last recorded138,821 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2025
Typical for 2003 Audi Tt78,276 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC53 HBN
MakeAudi
ModelTt
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2025 138,821 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip, outside 'Zone A' (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Apr 2025 138,821 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip, outside 'Zone A' (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2024 129,138 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2023 122,850 miles

Engine covers & Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear suspension arms corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2023 122,850 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Engine covers & Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear suspension arms corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Dec 2022 122,843 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 115,202 miles

Offside Front bumper inscure damaged

Offside Rear side skirt damaged

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 30 Sep 2021 115,195 miles

Headlamp aim too high both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front bumper inscure damaged

Offside Rear side skirt damaged

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 8 Sep 2020 108,820 miles

Front chip on the windscreen

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure unit insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2020 108,818 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Front chip on the windscreen

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure unit insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 104,424 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 102,407 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 99,563 miles

chip in windscreen

Pass 1 Sep 2016 97,403 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

covers fitted to underside of vehicle.

engine covers fitted unable to fully inspect engine bay.

Pass 24 Sep 2015 94,692 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2015 94,692 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working brake lamp (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2014 91,294 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2014 91,294 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2013 88,568 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2013 88,568 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2012 84,406 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2011 80,697 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2011 80,697 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2010 73,729 miles

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

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 8 Sep 2009 65,100 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2008 58,704 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 51,343 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 41,152 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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YC53 HBN is a 2003 Audi Tt in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 YC53 HBN, 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 YC53 HBN registered?

YC53 HBN is a 2003 Audi Tt, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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