2003 Audi TT 1.8L Petrol · D3 TTC
2003 Audi TT (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 May 2003. Recorded mileage 94,085 miles. MOT valid until 21 Feb 2027. Taxed until 01 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI TT
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Aug 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 94,085 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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D3 TTC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/02/2026
- 94,085 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.
D3 TTC 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 (D3 TTC) between February 2023 and February 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 13 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”.
D3 TTC Mileage History
- 16/02/202385,581 mi
- 26/01/202490,119 mi+4,538 mi
- 26/01/202490,120 mi+1 mi
- 11/02/202591,439 mi+1,319 mi
- 13/02/202694,085 mi+2,646 mi
Average of roughly 2,842 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: Good
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