2003 Audi TT 1.8L Petrol · M500 HJW
2003 Audi TT (1.8L, petrol). First registered 31 Mar 2003. Recorded mileage 129,191 miles. MOT valid until 28 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI TT
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Manchester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 129,191 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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M500 HJW Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/01/2026
- 129,191 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
M500 HJW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Audi Tt (M500 HJW) between October 2022 and January 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
M500 HJW Mileage History
- 13/10/2022135,260 mi
- 18/10/2023136,829 mi+1,569 mi
- 29/01/2025140,373 mi+3,544 mi
- 21/01/2026129,191 mi-11,182 mi
Average of roughly -1,853 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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Known faults for Audi Audi TT Mk1 (8N)
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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