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BL53 JAM

2004 Audi Tt

Silver Petrol 3189cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

114,056 mi
Last recorded114,056 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2025
Typical for 2004 Audi Tt74,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL53 JAM
MakeAudi
ModelTt
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,189cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2025 114,056 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2024 112,944 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2022 111,967 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2021 110,149 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 105,496 miles

Both rear tyres cracking

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 (5.2.3 (e))

hand brake has slight travel

Fail 11 Nov 2020 105,439 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Both rear tyres cracking

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 (5.2.3 (e))

hand brake has slight travel

Pass 13 May 2019 100,429 miles
Fail 11 May 2019 100,429 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 99,864 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 97,675 miles

Engine management light on

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint Both (2.4.G.2)

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

Under trays fitted

Pass 4 Jul 2016 93,989 miles

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner braking surface corroded (3.5.1i)

engine managment light on dash

Pass 7 Jul 2015 90,269 miles

EML ON

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust poorly supported

Pass 23 Jun 2014 86,048 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jul 2013 81,570 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 74,882 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2011 61,335 miles

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

corrosion on front brake discs

horn poor sound

Pass 7 Sep 2010 56,566 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

rear brake discs corroding on inner faces

Fail 7 Sep 2010 56,566 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

rear brake discs corroding on inner faces

Pass 29 Aug 2009 53,956 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 49,103 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2008 49,060 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 29 Aug 2007 40,719 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 40,719 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Dec 2006 32,520 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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BL53 JAM is a 2004 Audi Tt in Silver with a 3,189cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

Across all 2004 Audi Tt models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 74,756 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 BL53 JAM, 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 22 years old, this Audi Tt is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BL53 JAM is a 2004 Audi Tt, first registered on 9 January 2004.

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