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BM53 JFM

2004 Audi Tt

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

158,283 mi
Last recorded158,283 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Audi Tt74,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBM53 JFM
MakeAudi
ModelTt
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 158,283 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2026 158,277 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault airbag (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 10 Jun 2025 155,279 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2025 155,279 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 142,760 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 137,539 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 134,755 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 133,310 miles

Coil spring corroded both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

all underside steering and suspension items corroded

both front tyres wearing on inner treads

front subframe has underseal applied

Fail 21 Jan 2021 133,310 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords on inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Coil spring corroded both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

all underside steering and suspension items corroded

both front tyres wearing on inner treads

front subframe has underseal applied

Pass 22 Jan 2020 132,398 miles

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

all underside steering and suspension components showing corrosion

Pass 28 Jan 2019 129,839 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 125,286 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 120,734 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2017 120,734 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2016 115,442 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2016 115,442 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2015 103,713 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2015 103,713 miles

Additional braking device damaged (3.6.I.1)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2014 92,984 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2014 92,984 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Jan 2013 89,501 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2013 89,500 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2012 87,708 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 79,841 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 76,741 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 72,330 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 68,731 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 Jul 2007 59,740 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 17 Jul 2007 59,740 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Jul 2006 43,854 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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BM53 JFM is a 2004 Audi Tt in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 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 BM53 JFM, 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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BM53 JFM is a 2004 Audi Tt, first registered on 7 January 2004.

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