2003 Audi TT 1.8L Petrol · LS53 OSV
2003 Audi TT (1.8L, petrol). First registered 04 Nov 2003. Recorded mileage 126,006 miles. MOT expired on 14 Nov 2024.
- Make & Model
- AUDI TT
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 Nov 2024
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Jan 2024)
- Recorded Mileage
- 126,006 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LS53 OSV Key Findings
- 26 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/11/2023
- 126,006 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (16 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LS53 OSV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
26 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Audi Tt (LS53 OSV) between October 2006 and November 2023.
The record contains 18 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 15 November 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (16 issues), Lighting (10 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Steering (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 23 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: “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))”; “Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”.
LS53 OSV Mileage History
- 27/10/200638,626 mi
- 17/10/200746,569 mi+7,943 mi
- 24/10/200853,377 mi+6,808 mi
- 26/10/200958,189 mi+4,812 mi
- 28/10/200958,214 mi+25 mi
- 09/02/201160,504 mi+2,290 mi
- 02/02/201265,258 mi+4,754 mi
- 05/02/201369,938 mi+4,680 mi
- 07/02/201369,975 mi+37 mi
- 24/01/201475,733 mi+5,758 mi
- 16/02/201584,639 mi+8,906 mi
- 01/02/201692,494 mi+7,855 mi
- 03/02/201692,494 mi
- 15/02/2017101,197 mi+8,703 mi
- 15/02/2018108,830 mi+7,633 mi
- 16/02/2018108,830 mi
- 18/03/2019111,701 mi+2,871 mi
- 22/03/2019111,704 mi+3 mi
- 24/02/2020113,684 mi+1,980 mi
- 24/03/2021115,850 mi+2,166 mi
- 26/03/2021115,850 mi
- 28/01/2022119,474 mi+3,624 mi
- 31/01/2022119,497 mi+23 mi
- 31/01/2023124,657 mi+5,160 mi
- 01/02/2023124,657 mi
- 15/11/2023126,006 mi+1,349 mi
Average of roughly 5,124 miles per year across 26 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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