2003 Audi TT 1.8L Petrol · GL53 DFZ
2003 Audi TT (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Nov 2003. Recorded mileage 74,491 miles. MOT expired on 27 Apr 2026.
- Make & Model
- AUDI TT
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 27 Apr 2026
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (07 May 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 74,491 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GL53 DFZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 28/04/2026
- 74,491 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GL53 DFZ 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 (GL53 DFZ) between April 2024 and April 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 28 April 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (7 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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: “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated Contaminated by brake fluid leak at caliper (1.1.13 (b))”.
GL53 DFZ Mileage History
- 23/04/202472,999 mi
- 23/04/202472,999 mi
- 22/04/202573,752 mi+753 mi
- 28/04/202573,753 mi+1 mi
- 28/04/202674,491 mi+738 mi
Average of roughly 741 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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