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YH53 VTJ

2003 Audi Tt

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2023
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

155,013 mi
Last recorded155,013 miles
Recorded on30 May 2022
Typical for 2003 Audi Tt78,276 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH53 VTJ
MakeAudi
ModelTt
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 May 2022 155,013 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 144,498 miles

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

undar car slight crosion

Fail 7 Mar 2019 144,478 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced subframe (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2018 134,440 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2018 134,440 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2017 122,512 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2017 122,512 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 111,291 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Feb 2016 111,290 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Feb 2015 103,753 miles

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

both front tyres worn badly inner edges

Pass 23 Feb 2015 103,753 miles

both front tyres worn badly inner edges

Pass 12 Feb 2014 97,464 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 11 Feb 2014 97,463 miles

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 91,209 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 78,475 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear tyres perished

Pass 4 Apr 2011 75,737 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2011 75,727 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2010 75,217 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

O/S/R BRAKE STICKING SLIGHTELY

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 27 Feb 2010 75,217 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

O/S/R BRAKE STICKING SLIGHTELY

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 73,653 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 61,702 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Dec 2006 49,992 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 VTJ is a 2003 Audi Tt in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 YH53 VTJ, 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 YH53 VTJ registered?

YH53 VTJ is a 2003 Audi Tt, first registered on 27 September 2003.

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