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YH53 VTL

2003 Audi Tt

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

105,977 mi
Last recorded105,977 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Audi Tt78,276 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH53 VTL
MakeAudi
ModelTt
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 105,977 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2024 104,516 miles

has corrosion under body, sills and suspension components but not considered excessive but getting more advanced

Pass 11 Dec 2023 103,678 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2022 102,951 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 199,906 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

has slight corrosion under body, sills and suspension components

Pass 6 Oct 2020 199,778 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 199,646 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 198,388 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Sep 2018 198,388 miles

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

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 194,531 miles

engine light on

nearside front tyre wearing uneven

Fail 14 Sep 2017 194,529 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

engine light on

nearside front tyre wearing uneven

Pass 16 Aug 2016 186,089 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both lenses pitted (1.7.5a)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbone rear bushs splitting (2.4.G.2)

eml light on

Pass 5 Aug 2015 174,986 miles

Bonnet landing panel insecure

Engine and underbody covers fitted

Fail 5 Aug 2015 174,986 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high Adjuster inopewrative (1.8)

Bonnet landing panel insecure

Engine and underbody covers fitted

Fail 21 Jul 2015 174,968 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Engine management light on.

Nearside front tyre heavily worn on inner edge.

Pass 18 Jul 2014 165,550 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2014 165,545 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

vehicle overheated at end of test

Pass 2 May 2013 133,646 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 113,754 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 91,376 miles

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

nsr tyre close to limit

osr tyre wearing on inner edge also on 2mm close to limit

Pass 27 Apr 2011 91,376 miles

nsr tyre close to limit

osr tyre wearing on inner edge also on 2mm close to limit

Pass 6 Apr 2010 69,718 miles

Engine light on / Air bag light on / Oil light on intermitant

Pass 1 Oct 2008 39,179 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 17,643 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 4,734 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 VTL is a 2003 Audi Tt in Silver 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 YH53 VTL, 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 VTL registered?

YH53 VTL is a 2003 Audi Tt, first registered on 29 September 2003.

Is YH53 VTL safe to buy?

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