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2004 Audi TT 1.8L Petrol · SJ04 HRE

SJ04 HRE

2004 Audi TT (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2004. Recorded mileage 86,836 miles. MOT expired on 26 Jul 2024.

Make & Model
AUDI TT
Year / Origin
2004 · Glasgow
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Expired on 26 Jul 2024
Road Tax
Untaxed (01 Aug 2023)
Recorded Mileage
86,836 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
PETROL · 1.8L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 26 Jul 2024
Tax Status
Untaxed
Tax due 01 Aug 2023
Fuel Type
PETROL
Year
2004
Engine
1781cc
Mechanical Assessment

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The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness status with a consistent clean pass record over the last three years. The most recent inspection conducted on 28 July 2023 at 86,836 miles resulted in no recorded defects. This follows a period of clean passes in 2021 and 2022, indicating that the car has maintained a standard of presentation without recurring mechanical or structural failures during the testing process. The mileage profile is notably low for a 22-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 3,947 miles per annum. Data shows a significant period of inactivity between September 2020 and September 2021, where the car covered only 643 miles in a full year. Between the 2021 and July 2023 tests, the vehicle covered 2,948 miles. While this low usage suggests less wear on the drivetrain and engine, the long intervals between tests can lead to rubber-based components and fluid degradation due to extended periods of standing. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on components susceptible to age rather than just mileage. Check the suspension assembly, specifically the rubber bushes and coil springs for cracking or corrosion, as these parts become brittle over time regardless of distance driven. Inspect the brake discs for signs of pitting or scoring, which often occurs on vehicles that sit stationary. Given the vehicle's age, a thorough under check of the structural integrity and sills is also essential to ensure that hidden rust has not developed despite the clean MOT history.
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SJ04 HRE Key Findings

  • 2 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 28/07/2023
  • 86,836 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring suspension items (6 mentions)

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SJ04 HRE MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 7 Jul 2026, 06:35
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Audi Tt (SJ04 HRE) between July 2022 and July 2023.

The record contains 2 passes and 0 failures.

The record shows no MOT failures, although 17 advisory notices note items to monitor.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (6 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 17 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.

PASS
FAIL
ADVISORY

SJ04 HRE Mileage History

  1. 27/07/202285,619 mi
  2. 28/07/202386,836 mi+1,217 mi

Average of roughly 1,214 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

May be subject to ULEZ charges

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
65
/ 100 · Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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