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YH53 VPL

2003 Audi Tt

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

34,804 mi
Last recorded34,804 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Audi Tt78,276 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH53 VPL
MakeAudi
ModelTt
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 34,804 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i)) Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i)) slight surface corrosion all over underneath

Pass 23 Aug 2024 34,516 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i)) Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

slight surface corrosion all over underneath

Fail 23 Aug 2024 34,516 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i)) Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

slight surface corrosion all over underneath

Pass 19 Jul 2023 34,083 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2022 33,887 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 33,454 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2019 32,659 miles

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

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

general corrosion under the vehicle

Pass 20 Dec 2017 32,065 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2017 32,063 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2016 31,194 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 30,819 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2015 30,815 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2014 29,740 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 28,617 miles

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

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

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 8 Nov 2012 27,454 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 26,353 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 23,985 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 22,468 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 19,890 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 16,208 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 11,224 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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YH53 VPL is a 2003 Audi Tt in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YH53 VPL, 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 YH53 VPL registered?

YH53 VPL is a 2003 Audi Tt, first registered on 17 October 2003.

Is YH53 VPL safe to buy?

The MOT history for YH53 VPL shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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