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YK53 VPR

2003 Audi Tt

Silver Petrol 3189cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

128,173 mi
Last recorded128,173 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Audi Tt78,276 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK53 VPR
MakeAudi
ModelTt
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,189cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2026 128,173 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2025 124,670 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2024 120,139 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2023 110,880 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2023 110,876 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 102,600 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2022 102,597 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 29 Jul 2021 95,610 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2021 95,606 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2020 88,567 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 83,385 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 79,830 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 75,941 miles

Nearside rear tyre inner sidewall starting to crack/split

Pass 5 Aug 2016 71,709 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 67,804 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 63,850 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2014 63,850 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 2 Aug 2013 59,225 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2013 59,222 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2012 54,855 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 50,729 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2011 50,695 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2010 46,060 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 41,419 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2009 41,447 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 29 Jul 2009 41,419 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Jul 2008 38,788 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Aug 2007 34,498 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 28,808 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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YK53 VPR is a 2003 Audi Tt in Silver with a 3,189cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 YK53 VPR, 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 YK53 VPR registered?

YK53 VPR is a 2003 Audi Tt, first registered on 2 September 2003.

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