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YC53 HWF

2003 Audi Tt

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

87,231 mi
Last recorded87,231 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2020
Typical for 2003 Audi Tt78,276 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2020 87,231 miles

Offside Rear tyre out of shape

all brake discs rusty and pitted

Fail 30 Mar 2020 87,231 miles

Electronic stability control switch not functioning correctly (7.12 (d))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear tyre out of shape

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

all brake discs rusty and pitted

Fail 22 Oct 2018 87,231 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Electronic stability control switch not functioning correctly (7.12 (d))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame has a fracture which is likely to adversely affect braking or steering (6.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Sub-frame has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear tyre out of shape

Pass 28 Oct 2017 87,115 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2017 87,115 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2016 84,108 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2016 84,103 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 79,997 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 10 Nov 2015 79,917 miles

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

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 25 Nov 2014 75,703 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Nov 2014 75,703 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2013 72,081 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2012 66,614 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 59,493 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear tyre has uneven wear.

Rear brake disc(s) worn but structually sound.

Pass 15 Nov 2010 53,352 miles

offside rear tyre perished

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 9 Nov 2009 46,961 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)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2008 40,534 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2007 34,928 miles

Both front tyres un-evenly worn

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

Pass 15 Nov 2007 34,928 miles

Both front tyres un-evenly worn

Pass 6 Sep 2006 27,779 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2006 27,779 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 HWF 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 61.9%.

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 HWF, 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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YC53 HWF is a 2003 Audi Tt, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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