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YL03 RZS

2003 Audi Tt

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

135,180 mi
Last recorded135,180 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Audi Tt78,276 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL03 RZS
MakeAudi
ModelTt
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 135,180 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2025 135,144 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Dec 2024 134,976 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear feed (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear feed (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 129,056 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 126,475 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 122,968 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 120,387 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2019 118,589 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2018 112,425 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 110,492 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 107,765 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 103,651 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2015 103,651 miles

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

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

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

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened all 4 (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 Jul 2014 100,239 miles

Slight bind N/S/R brake

Pass 4 Apr 2013 91,497 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 91,497 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 85,346 miles

Advise nearside wiperblade split.

Fail 20 Mar 2012 85,346 miles

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

Advise nearside wiperblade split.

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

Pass 15 Mar 2011 78,604 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2011 78,604 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Mar 2010 70,990 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 62,661 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2008 55,668 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2008 55,668 miles

Front Anti-roll bar cracked (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Mar 2007 47,754 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 Mar 2006 39,216 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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YL03 RZS is a 2003 Audi Tt in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 YL03 RZS, 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 YL03 RZS registered?

YL03 RZS is a 2003 Audi Tt, first registered on 4 March 2003.

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