2003 Audi TT 1.8L Petrol · S40 MTT
2003 Audi TT (1.8L, petrol). First registered 24 Mar 2003. Recorded mileage 165,555 miles. MOT expired on 01 Apr 2026.
- Make & Model
- AUDI TT
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 01 Apr 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 165,555 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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S40 MTT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/03/2025
- 165,555 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.
S40 MTT 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 (S40 MTT) between February 2023 and March 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 27 March 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
S40 MTT Mileage History
- 06/02/2023157,530 mi
- 14/02/2023157,530 mi
- 02/04/2024163,902 mi+6,372 mi
- 02/04/2024163,902 mi
- 27/03/2025165,555 mi+1,653 mi
Average of roughly 3,757 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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: Below Average
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- 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.
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