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YG53 UZR

2003 Audi Tt

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

149,168 mi
Last recorded149,168 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Audi Tt78,276 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG53 UZR
MakeAudi
ModelTt
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 149,168 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2026 149,152 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested illegal tyre (1.2.1 (g))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/40-18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2025 137,112 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2024 136,122 miles

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Jun 2024 136,122 miles

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 May 2023 128,090 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 121,681 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 116,252 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.97 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.98 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.87 (5.2.3 (e))

both front tyres wearing badly on inner edges

Pass 13 Jun 2020 111,091 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 106,720 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Apr 2019 106,667 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2018 102,152 miles

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

Full inspection of under bonnet and under body components not possible, covers fitted

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs corroded (3.5.1i)

engine management light on

Pass 11 Feb 2017 97,483 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 93,291 miles

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

Full inspection of under body and under bonnet components not possible, covers fitted.

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

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

Fail 13 Feb 2016 93,289 miles

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

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

Full inspection of under body and under bonnet components not possible, covers fitted.

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

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

Nearside rear tyre distorted.

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2015 89,216 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 844,144 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2014 84,016 miles

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2013 77,155 miles

rear brake discs worn + o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 11 Jan 2013 77,155 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

rear brake discs

engine management light on

o/s/f worn on inner edge

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

Pass 5 Jan 2012 70,354 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2011 63,976 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 56,920 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

nearside front tyer has a cut in the outter side wall

Pass 27 Jan 2009 49,626 miles

standing rust on brake discs,osr tyre worn on edges

Pass 29 Aug 2006 30,670 miles

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

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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YG53 UZR 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 YG53 UZR, 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 YG53 UZR registered?

YG53 UZR is a 2003 Audi Tt, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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