Audi TT
Grey · Petrol · 2003 · 1,781 cc
T40 SARMOT history
T40 SAR is a grey petrol Audi TT first used on 31 Mar 2003. Its MOT is valid until 21 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 144,070 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Nov 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 21 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 144,070 mi
- At MOT on 18 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 29
- 20 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 5,046 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T40 SAR
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Audi
- Model
- TT
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,781 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 31 Mar 2003
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 21 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 18 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
T40 SAR was last recorded at 144,070 miles on 18 Nov 2025, 3,213 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Nov 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 140,857 miles · 22 Nov 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 3,213 miles
- Average per year
- 5,046 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 144,070 miles
- 2024 – 140,857 miles
- 2023 – 137,173 miles
- 2022 – 136,285 miles
- 2021 – 134,617 miles
- 2020 – 133,731 miles
- 2019 – 132,107 miles
- 2018 – 129,071 miles
- 2017 – 123,937 miles
- 2016 – 121,340 miles
- 2015 – 117,047 miles
- 2014 – 109,832 miles
- 2013 – 100,210 miles
- 2012 – 92,226 miles
- 2011 – 86,980 miles
- 2010 – 80,202 miles
- 2009 – 73,906 miles
- 2008 – 64,916 miles
- 2007 – 55,504 miles
- 2006 – 44,994 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass144,070 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
Recurring issues
Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2014
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2014
Center exhaust clamp loose
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Front tyres wearing slightly uneven
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Power steering pipes corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Rear brake pipes corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
29 tests since 1 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass144,070 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 144,070 miles
- Test number
- 467969961889
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fail144,070 miles (+3,213)1 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 144,070 miles
- Test number
- 785800575957
- Repaired at testOffside Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault abs sensor (1.6 (b))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass140,857 miles (+3,684)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 140,857 miles
- Test number
- 184944235213
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass137,173 miles3 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 137,173 miles
- Test number
- 710558967455
- MinorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Fail137,173 miles (+888)1 repaired3 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 137,173 miles
- Test number
- 765762629031
- Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Pass136,285 miles (+2)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 136,285 miles
- Test number
- 866795264522
- AdvisoryCenter exhaust clamp loose
- AdvisoryFront tyres wearing slightly uneven
- AdvisoryPower steering pipes corroded
- AdvisoryRear brake pipes corroded
- AdvisoryRear tyres wearing slightly uneven
- AdvisorySlight oil leak
- AdvisoryTrack rod end gaiters split slightly
Fail136,283 miles (+1,666)3 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 136,283 miles
- Test number
- 218076915023
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorFront Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryCenter exhaust clamp loose
- AdvisoryFront tyres wearing slightly uneven
- AdvisoryPower steering pipes corroded
- AdvisoryRear brake pipes corroded
- AdvisoryRear tyres wearing slightly uneven
- AdvisorySlight oil leak
- AdvisoryTrack rod end gaiters split slightly
Pass134,617 miles (+886)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 134,617 miles
- Test number
- 348583653528
- AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
Pass133,731 miles (+1,624)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 133,731 miles
- Test number
- 353519775937
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass132,107 miles (+2)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 132,107 miles
- Test number
- 235627828829
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened and o/s/r upper and both lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail132,105 miles (+3,034)1 dangerous4 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 132,105 miles
- Test number
- 813205577901
- DangerousFront Coil spring modified so the suspension is inoperative both (5.3.1 (d) (ii))
- MajorCentral Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened and o/s/r upper and both lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass129,071 miles (+5,134)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 129,071 miles
- Test number
- 282787389749
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass123,937 miles (+2,597)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 123,937 miles
- Test number
- 387280458856
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass121,340 miles (+4,293)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 121,340 miles
- Test number
- 550132409313
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryRear exhaust mount deteriorating
Pass117,047 miles
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 117,047 miles
- Test number
- 165150295480
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail117,047 miles (+7,215)2 failures2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 117,047 miles
- Test number
- 989226485038
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Pass109,832 miles5 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 109,832 miles
- Test number
- 485059574069
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteExhaust bracket broken middle section
Fail109,832 miles (+9,622)1 failure5 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 109,832 miles
- Test number
- 136258574410
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteExhaust bracket broken middle section
Pass100,210 miles (+7,984)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 100,210 miles
- Test number
- 809164473048
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteExhaust bracket broken middle section
Fail92,226 miles2 repaired2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 92,226 miles
- Test number
- 159209272001
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- NoteOffside cv gaiter split
- NoteSlight grease contamination to offside front hub components
Pass92,226 miles (+5,246)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 92,226 miles
- Test number
- 625229172099
- NoteOffside cv gaiter split
- NoteSlight grease contamination to offside front hub components
Pass86,980 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 86,980 miles
- Test number
- 107801881099
- AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Fail86,980 miles (+6,778)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 86,980 miles
- Test number
- 568471381094
- FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Pass80,202 miles (+6,296)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 80,202 miles
- Test number
- 600323980067
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass73,906 miles
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 73,906 miles
- Test number
- 940218879064
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail73,906 miles (+8,990)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 73,906 miles
- Test number
- 863278679060
- FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Pass64,916 miles (+9,412)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 64,916 miles
- Test number
- 162571098436
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass55,504 miles (+10,510)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 55,504 miles
- Test number
- 972293987062
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass44,994 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2007
- Odometer
- 44,994 miles
- Test number
- 150841896071
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Questions about T40 SAR
- Does T40 SAR currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T40 SAR is valid until 21 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on T40 SAR?
- The MOT on T40 SAR is valid until 21 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T40 SAR done?
- T40 SAR was recorded at 144,070 miles at its MOT on 18 Nov 2025, an average of 5,046 miles a year.
- Has T40 SAR ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T40 SAR has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Nov 2025.
- Has the mileage on T40 SAR ever gone down?
- No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
- What did the latest MOT on T40 SAR find?
- T40 SAR passed its latest MOT on 18 Nov 2025 with 4 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; oil leak, but not excessive; rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides, and 1 more.
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