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YC53 JSP

2003 Audi Tt

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

119,528 mi
Last recorded119,528 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Audi Tt78,276 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 119,528 miles

CHIP IN SCREEN

Coil spring corroded BOTH REAR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

REAR SUB-FRAME AND ARMS CORRODED

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 9 Feb 2026 119,528 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

CHIP IN SCREEN

Coil spring corroded BOTH REAR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

REAR SUB-FRAME AND ARMS CORRODED

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Feb 2025 116,946 miles

Offside front to rear metal brake pipe corroding

rear coil springs corroded

undertray fitted damp with oil

Pass 6 Feb 2024 113,767 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2024 113,766 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2023 109,920 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

engine oil leak

Pass 22 Jan 2022 106,546 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust heat shield slightly insecure

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2021 103,645 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

slight blow in exhaust

Pass 12 Oct 2019 100,636 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

engine cover fitted

undertray fitted

Fail 12 Oct 2019 100,635 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

engine cover fitted

undertray fitted

Pass 31 Jul 2018 93,535 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2018 93,530 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear reflector reflecting white to the rear (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jun 2017 84,521 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit All Round (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 82,007 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2016 82,007 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 72,799 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 65,050 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2014 65,050 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 16 Apr 2013 59,988 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 47,118 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 May 2011 33,440 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 32,827 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 30,552 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 28,668 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 22,533 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 JSP is a 2003 Audi Tt in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 JSP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YC53 JSP registered?

YC53 JSP is a 2003 Audi Tt, first registered on 9 December 2003.

Is YC53 JSP safe to buy?

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