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YE53 ZRU

2003 Audi Tt

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

77,187 mi
Last recorded77,187 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Audi Tt78,276 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE53 ZRU
MakeAudi
ModelTt
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 77,187 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2025 68,569 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2024 66,446 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2023 63,572 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 60,885 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2022 60,885 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 58,326 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2021 58,326 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2020 57,434 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2019 54,440 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Mar 2019 54,440 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2018 50,289 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Feb 2017 47,071 miles

Nearside Front tyre outer wall deteriorated

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Feb 2017 47,071 miles

Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front tyre outer wall deteriorated

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Mar 2016 43,564 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 41,210 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Mar 2014 39,649 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2014 39,649 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2013 38,339 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 36,921 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 35,353 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 33,915 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2010 33,915 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2009 31,867 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2007 23,934 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 18,521 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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YE53 ZRU is a 2003 Audi Tt in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 YE53 ZRU, 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 YE53 ZRU registered?

YE53 ZRU is a 2003 Audi Tt, first registered on 20 October 2003.

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