2004 Audi TT 1.8L Petrol · ET04 LZS
2004 Audi TT (1.8L, petrol). First registered 24 Jul 2004. Recorded mileage 114,284 miles. MOT valid until 20 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI TT
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 114,284 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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ET04 LZS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/05/2026
- 114,284 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (17 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
ET04 LZS 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 2004 Audi Tt (ET04 LZS) between March 2024 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 18 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (17 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Bodywork (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 28 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: “Headlamp levelling device inoperative rear level sensor broken (4.1.5 (a))”; “Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
ET04 LZS Mileage History
- 20/03/2024111,695 mi
- 22/03/2024111,695 mi
- 12/05/2025113,352 mi+1,657 mi
- 22/05/2025113,355 mi+3 mi
- 18/05/2026114,284 mi+929 mi
Average of roughly 1,199 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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