2003 Audi TT 3.2L Petrol · T5 JCH
2003 Audi TT (3.2L, petrol). First registered 27 Oct 2003. Recorded mileage 37,051 miles. MOT valid until 07 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI TT
- Year / Origin
- 2003
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 37,051 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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T5 JCH Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/04/2026
- 37,051 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
T5 JCH 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 (T5 JCH) between July 2022 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 08 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (5 issues), Suspension (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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 (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
T5 JCH Mileage History
- 14/07/202235,322 mi
- 03/07/202335,953 mi+631 mi
- 01/04/202536,002 mi+49 mi
- 09/04/202536,025 mi+23 mi
- 08/04/202637,051 mi+1,026 mi
Average of roughly 463 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Audi Audi TT Mk1 (8N)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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