2003 Audi TT 1.8L Petrol · AD53 BZN
2003 Audi TT (1.8L, petrol). First registered 31 Dec 2003. Recorded mileage 127,796 miles. MOT valid until 04 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI TT
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 127,796 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AD53 BZN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/03/2026
- 127,796 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AD53 BZN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Audi Tt (AD53 BZN) between February 2024 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 02 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
AD53 BZN Mileage History
- 09/02/2024121,157 mi
- 09/02/2024121,157 mi
- 04/03/2025124,863 mi+3,706 mi
- 05/03/2025124,863 mi
- 02/03/2026127,796 mi+2,933 mi
Average of roughly 3,225 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Audi Audi TT Mk1 (8N)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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