2003 Audi TT 1.8L Petrol · MB52 JOE
2003 Audi TT (1.8L, petrol). First registered 28 May 2003. Recorded mileage 109,633 miles. MOT valid until 29 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI TT
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 109,633 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MB52 JOE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/05/2026
- 109,633 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MB52 JOE 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 (MB52 JOE) between March 2024 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 01 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: Suspension (9 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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 Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))”; “Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))”.
MB52 JOE Mileage History
- 11/03/2024107,315 mi
- 11/03/2024107,315 mi
- 11/03/2025108,361 mi+1,046 mi
- 23/04/2026109,631 mi+1,270 mi
- 01/05/2026109,633 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 1,084 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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