2003 Audi TT 1.8L Petrol · BJ53 VLR
2003 Audi TT (1.8L, petrol). First registered 24 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 96,321 miles. MOT valid until 16 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI TT
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 96,321 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BJ53 VLR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/07/2026
- 96,321 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BJ53 VLR 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 (BJ53 VLR) between May 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 02 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (11 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box holed (6.1.2 (a))”; “Emissions unable to be completed major leak (8.2.1.2 (d))”; “Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
BJ53 VLR Mileage History
- 22/05/202385,564 mi
- 24/05/202488,519 mi+2,955 mi
- 16/05/202592,199 mi+3,680 mi
- 18/07/202592,884 mi+685 mi
- 02/07/202696,321 mi+3,437 mi
Average of roughly 3,456 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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