2003 Audi TT · 18,010 MOT tests
2003 Audi TT reliability
2003 Audi TTs fail 40.7% of first MOT tests, 7% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 18 of 23 TT years (18,010 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Audi TTs: 22.6%)
- 40.7%
- first-time fail rate (all Audi TTs: 22.6%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 7% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 20
- 108,794
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 20
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 18,010
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2003 against the years either side
- 2002 cars: 4% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2003 car does better)
- 2004 cars: 10% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2003 car does worse)
- Weak spot: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 10.3% of tests fail here (32% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: windscreen, wipers and mirrors, 43% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2003 car carries a 52 plate (January–February 2003), or a 03 plate (March–August 2003), or a 53 plate (September–December 2003).
Common problems
What fails on a 2003 Audi TT
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics19.3%
- Suspension15%
- Brakes11.1%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks10.3%
- Body, chassis and structure8.9%
- Tyres7.4%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors4.4%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Position lamp not working 6.23%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Coil spring fractured or broken 4.66%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
CV joint boot split or insecure 4.55%
A split CV boot lets dirt in and grease out, so the joint wears and may need full replacement.
Engine warning light inoperative or lit 4.19%
An engine warning light that is lit or not working can hide faults, so diagnosis is needed before buying.
Suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn 3.48%
Worn suspension arm bushes allow the wheel to move unpredictably, affecting steering, handling and tyre wear.
Rigid brake pipe excessively corroded 3.18%
Badly corroded brake pipes can leak or fail, which can cause a loss of braking, so repair is urgent.
Common advisories
Brake pipes corroded and greasy (19.29%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (14.59%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (13.74%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (11.2%) · Coil spring showing some corrosion (8.35%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (8.25%)
Other years
Every Audi TT year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2003 Audi TT reliable?
2003 Audi TTs fail 40.7% of first MOT tests, 7% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 18 of 23 TT years (18,010 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2003 Audi TT MOT?
Most often position lamp not working (6.23% of tests), coil spring fractured or broken (4.66% of tests), cv joint boot split or insecure (4.55% of tests).
How many miles should a 2003 Audi TT have done?
At its MOT aged about 20, a typical 2003 Audi TT shows 108,794 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2003 car?
A car first registered in 2003 carries a 52 plate (January–February 2003), or a 03 plate (March–August 2003), or a 53 plate (September–December 2003).
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