2004 Audi TT 1.8L Petrol · RE54 VSX
2004 Audi TT (1.8L, petrol). First registered 03 Nov 2004. Recorded mileage 108,050 miles. MOT expired on 11 Sept 2023.
- Make & Model
- AUDI TT
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 11 Sept 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 108,050 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
RE54 VSX Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/08/2022
- 108,050 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RE54 VSX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Audi Tt (RE54 VSX) between May 2007 and August 2022.
The record contains 17 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 18 August 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (15 issues), Lighting (10 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Windscreen (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 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: “Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))”; “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))”.
RE54 VSX Mileage History
- 09/05/200725,174 mi
- 02/05/200835,720 mi+10,546 mi
- 25/04/200941,610 mi+5,890 mi
- 25/04/200941,610 mi
- 10/05/201050,409 mi+8,799 mi
- 13/09/201050,966 mi+557 mi
- 03/09/201157,438 mi+6,472 mi
- 01/09/201263,129 mi+5,691 mi
- 10/09/201263,232 mi+103 mi
- 16/09/201367,101 mi+3,869 mi
- 08/09/201471,111 mi+4,010 mi
- 14/09/201573,588 mi+2,477 mi
- 21/09/201679,151 mi+5,563 mi
- 19/09/201785,132 mi+5,981 mi
- 19/09/201785,150 mi+18 mi
- 14/08/201890,471 mi+5,321 mi
- 27/08/201996,597 mi+6,126 mi
- 07/09/202099,885 mi+3,288 mi
- 07/09/2021103,335 mi+3,450 mi
- 13/09/2021103,335 mi
- 18/08/2022108,050 mi+4,715 mi
Average of roughly 5,425 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.
Technical Specifications
Core Specifications
Identification & Status
Dimensions & Weights
Diagnostic & Valuation Intelligence
Estimate current market value
Generate an instant valuation benchmark based on live market listings, vehicle mileage, and recent dealer auction figures.
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: 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.
Verify lender finance agreements, insurance write-offs, police stolen registers, and mileage rollback.
Similar Vehicles
Similar Vehicles Checked Recently
Plate Neighbors
Batch Registration Neighbors (RE54 Series)
Vehicles registered in the same regional DVLA batch as RE54VSX.
AUDI TT Model Intelligence & Reliability
Verified MOT failure trends, buying advice, and technical directory specifications.
Owner-reported defects, recurring MOT failure points, and estimated repair costs.
Browse production generations, registration statistics, and trim variants.
Historical MOT pass rates and DVLA records for 2004 model year cars.
- Jaeger Instrument Cluster (Dashpod) Stepper Motor & Processor FailureModerate
The Magneti Marelli / Jaeger instrument cluster suffers from microprocessor breakdown and failing stepper motors, causing the fuel and coolant temperature needles to read wildly inaccurately or display total blackout.
- Gen 1 Haldex AWD Differential Oil & Filter Service NeglectSerious
The electronically controlled hydraulic Haldex coupling requires fresh Haldex high-pressure oil every 20,000 miles and a filter replacement every 40,000 miles. Neglect leads to pre-charge pump failure and converts the car into permanent front-wheel-drive.
- 1.8T Sump Strainer Gauze Sludge & Turbocharger Oil StarvationSerious
Long-life servicing on 180bhp and 225bhp (BAM/APX) turbocharged engines turns engine oil into baked carbon granules that clog the fine wire mesh pickup tube in the sump, triggering catastrophic oil starvation.
Regional DVLA Registration Directory
Vehicles and registration batches issued by regional DVLA offices across the UK.
Recently Checked UK Vehicles
Live vehicle history checks and MOT records recently queried by UK car buyers.