2003 Audi TT 1.8L Petrol · LT53 KVH
2003 Audi TT (1.8L, petrol). First registered 10 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 104,443 miles. MOT valid until 10 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI TT
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 104,443 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LT53 KVH Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/08/2026
- 104,443 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LT53 KVH 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 (LT53 KVH) between January 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 12 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (7 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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: “Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))”; “Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))”.
LT53 KVH Mileage History
- 24/01/2024104,351 mi
- 24/01/2024104,351 mi
- 17/01/2025104,428 mi+77 mi
- 11/08/2026104,443 mi+15 mi
- 12/08/2026104,443 mi
Average of roughly 36 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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