2003 Audi TT 1.8L Petrol · NJ53 YXH
2003 Audi TT (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 161,447 miles. MOT expired on 22 May 2026.
- Make & Model
- AUDI TT
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 22 May 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 161,447 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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NJ53 YXH Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/05/2025
- 161,447 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
NJ53 YXH 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 (NJ53 YXH) between May 2023 and May 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 02 May 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
NJ53 YXH Mileage History
- 17/05/2023155,299 mi
- 23/05/2023155,304 mi+5 mi
- 14/05/2024158,684 mi+3,380 mi
- 28/04/2025161,445 mi+2,761 mi
- 02/05/2025161,447 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 3,136 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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