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2003 Audi TT 1.8L Petrol · CB03 AJB

CB03 AJB

2003 Audi TT (1.8L, petrol). First registered 28 Mar 2003. Recorded mileage 159,250 miles. MOT expired on 26 Oct 2026.

Make & Model
AUDI TT
Year / Origin
2003 · Cardiff
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Expired on 26 Oct 2026
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
159,250 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.8L
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Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 26 Oct 2026
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2003
Engine
1781cc
Mechanical Assessment

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The 2003 Audi TT demonstrates an exceptionally strong maintenance trend, culminating in a pass on 2025-10-08 at 159,250 miles with zero defects recorded. This clean outcome follows a series of fault-free examinations on 2024-10-16, 2023-10-23, 2022-10-21, and 2021-10-19. The complete absence of advisories across five consecutive annual tests indicates a vehicle that has received attentive preventative care, completely bypassing the chronic suspension and brake degradation commonly seen on older examples of this platform. Accumulating 159,250 miles over roughly twenty-three years yields an annual average of about 6,924 miles, which places typical wear on the drivetrain and ancillaries. The test intervals reveal steady usage patterns without prolonged periods of storage or excessive high-mileage accumulation between checks. The lack of recurring advisory notes suggests previous keepers addressed consumable replacement promptly, preventing minor wear items from developing into test failures. Despite the unblemished MOT history, prospective buyers must perform a thorough physical inspection of high-stress mechanical components that escape standard DVSA testing. Check the condition of the multi-link rear suspension bushes, coil springs, and dampers for fatigue, alongside the brake discs and calipers for uneven pad wear or binding. Verifying the service records for timing belt replacements and turbocharger health remains critical on this turbocharged engine configuration, as these items fall outside the scope of the statutory MOT test.
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CB03 AJB Key Findings

  • 4 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 08/10/2025
  • 159,250 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)

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CB03 AJB MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 15 Sept 2026, 10:29
MOT Analysis

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4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Audi Tt (CB03 AJB) between October 2022 and October 2025.

The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.

The record shows no MOT failures, although 13 advisory notices note items to monitor.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (8 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 13 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.

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ADVISORY

CB03 AJB Mileage History

  1. 21/10/2022129,100 mi
  2. 23/10/2023142,674 mi+13,574 mi
  3. 16/10/2024149,802 mi+7,128 mi
  4. 08/10/2025159,250 mi+9,448 mi

Average of roughly 10,169 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

May be subject to ULEZ charges

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
60
/ 100 · Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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