2002 Audi TT 1.8L Petrol · E3 SDB
2002 Audi TT (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Jul 2002. Recorded mileage 109,947 miles. MOT valid until 26 Jul 2027. Taxed until 01 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI TT
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Aug 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 109,947 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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E3 SDB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/07/2026
- 109,947 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
E3 SDB 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 2002 Audi Tt (E3 SDB) between April 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 28 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 (7 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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: “Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”; “Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”; “Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))”.
E3 SDB Mileage History
- 01/04/2023101,876 mi
- 18/03/2024106,459 mi+4,583 mi
- 21/03/2024106,466 mi+7 mi
- 28/07/2025108,146 mi+1,680 mi
- 28/07/2026109,947 mi+1,801 mi
Average of roughly 2,428 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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