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A8 JLP

2003 Audi Tt

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

84,870 mi
Last recorded84,870 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Audi Tt78,276 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 JLP
MakeAudi
ModelTt
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 84,870 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both rears (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 2 Oct 2024 82,155 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 30 Sep 2024 82,155 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (unbonding) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (unbonded) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Sep 2023 81,400 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms coroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2022 80,613 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 80,197 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2021 80,197 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 78,829 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 77,121 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 75,530 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 5 Sep 2018 75,525 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 73,647 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Fail 30 Aug 2017 73,526 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front brake discs corroded

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 71,279 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 69,697 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 8 Sep 2015 69,683 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 11 Sep 2014 67,946 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 67,946 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 65,761 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2013 65,761 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 63,711 miles

Front disc corroded

Fail 14 Aug 2012 63,711 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Front disc corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2011 61,076 miles

both front brake discs corroded

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 8 Sep 2010 58,328 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside front inner brake disc worn

nearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged but not deep enough to reach ply or cords

nearside front yaw sensor disconnected

offside front inner brake disc worn

Fail 7 Sep 2010 58,316 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside front inner brake disc worn

nearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged but not deep enough to reach ply or cords

nearside front yaw sensor disconnected

offside front inner brake disc worn

Pass 27 Aug 2009 55,481 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Sep 2008 52,261 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 Sep 2008 52,261 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Sep 2007 41,203 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2007 41,203 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

engine warning light

Pass 7 Sep 2006 28,787 miles

How Reliable is the Audi Tt?

Based on 2,336,395 MOT tests across 161,515 vehicles.

78.1%
Pass Rate
4,869
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
161,515
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 59,061
position lamp(s) not working 54,144
coil spring broken 21,869
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 16,796
Registration plate lamp not working 16,355
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A8 JLP is a 2003 Audi Tt in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

Across all 2003 Audi Tt models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 78,276 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Audi Tt fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 59,061 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A8 JLP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi Tt typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 23 years old, this Audi Tt is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A8 JLP is a 2003 Audi Tt, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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