2003 Audi TT 1.8L Petrol · CJ53 TNX
2003 Audi TT (1.8L, petrol). First registered 23 Oct 2003. Recorded mileage 84,183 miles. MOT expired on 03 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- AUDI TT
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 03 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 84,183 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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CJ53 TNX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/09/2025
- 84,183 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
CJ53 TNX 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 (CJ53 TNX) between September 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 19 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
CJ53 TNX Mileage History
- 27/09/202279,730 mi
- 02/10/202382,398 mi+2,668 mi
- 04/10/202382,399 mi+1 mi
- 27/09/202483,580 mi+1,181 mi
- 19/09/202584,183 mi+603 mi
Average of roughly 1,495 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: Below Average
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