2004 Audi TT 225 Quattro Convertible

This 2004 Audi TT Quattro convertible is finished in Misano Red (LZ3M) with a black folding roof and a Silk Nappa (trim code N1U/JX) leather interior.

With a full year’s MoT, 46,000 miles on the clock, and just four previous keepers, it’s been in the seller’s care since June 2023.

It’s fitted with the full-fat 1.8-litre turbocharged petrol engine and six-speed gearbox, giving the driver access to a top speed of 147mph after flying past 62mph in 6.7 seconds thanks to a whopping 225bhp and 207lb.ft of torque.

Finished in Misano Red, the TT presents very well indeed – but then with fewer than 50,000 miles under its belt, that’s pretty much what you’d expect, isn’t it?

The shade suits the convertible’s cheery nature because this is TT comes from a place in time before Audi started taking itself quite so seriously. The original TT revelled in providing accessible performance in a fun package; a sort of upmarket Beetle, if you will, so a vibrant shade like this is exactly right.

Red polishes up well, too and is easy to match if there’s a problem later. All-in-all, we couldn’t ask for more as the underlying panels are as good as the paintwork being straight and true and beautifully aligned.

The folding black hood is also in good shape. It furls and unfurls as it should, sealing tautly and fitting beautifully. It’s got a proper glass rear screen as well, which is heated.

Of course, it’s free of rips, tears and other damage - but then you’d guessed that by now, hadn’t you?

The nine-spoke, 18-inch alloy wheels are not only in a decent condition but they’re also fitted with a fine set of Continental Conti Sport Contact tyres.

We will never get tired of telling you that experience shows that matching high-quality tyres are an infallible sign of a caring and mechanically sympathetic owner who is prepared to spend the appropriate amount in maintaining their car properly. Their presence does not, of course, preclude the need for a thorough inspection - something the vendor would welcome, by the way – but it does perhaps give you a shortcut into their attitude towards maintenance.

The headlamps are clear, the light lenses undamaged, the windscreen is free of chips, and the glazing is good. Problems, therefore, are few.

The edge of the driver’s door has a few small scuffs, there are a few usual stone chips to the front end and lower areas, a small mark to the center of the driver's door and a scratch under the handle, and a few very light scratches in places but nothing that shouldn't be remedied with a talented detailer.  

The Silk Nappa leather interior is rare. With heavily sculpted Recaro seats and a matching steering wheel, it’s funky and sporty and very of-the-period.

It’s in good shape, too. Sure, the seats have some minor creasing and light colour loss here and there but their overall condition is very good – and they grip like an angry anaconda yet are as supportive and soothing as a reply from Dear Deirdre.

The rest of the cabin is a delight; the early TTs are incredibly stylish and have some lovely features like the pass-through centre console, stubby gear lever and knob, and twin rollover hoops.

The door cards, with their funky door pulls and Silk Nappa inserts, are in a great condition and even the netting door pockets are firm and taut!

The carpets are good and they’re protected by heavy duty rubber mats.

The boot is as good as everywhere else. Lifting the carpets shows nothing but a solid and rust-free floor, and the space saver spare wheel contains an insert with the tool kit. An indoor car cover is also provided.

All electrical buttons and switches appear to work as they should.

Not much, in other words.

The TT’s service history is recorded as follows:

• 30.06.2006 and 17,230 miles – service by Smith Knight Fay of Bolton
• 11.12.2008 and 23,590 miles – service by Aspull Motor Vehicles of Wigan
• 12.08.2011 and 31,964 miles – service by Aspull Motor Vehicles of Wigan
• 08.02.2014 and 36,883 miles – service by Protec Automotive
• 29.03.2014 and 37,102 miles – service by Protec Automotive including a new cambelt and water pump
• 29.05.2019 and 42,828 miles – service by Protec Automotive including fresh brake fluid
• 20.03.2020 and 43,269 miles – service by Ace Transport of Blaby
• 30.06.2022 and 44,717 miles – service by Brightwell Garage, an independent specialist
• 03.04.2024 and 45,987 miles - service by EV Tech + MOT LTD
• 23.03.2026 and 46,843 miles - service by Formula One Autocentres

The under bonnet area is very clean and tidy.

As you can see in the video, it starts well, idles and revs as it should, and, while the emphasis is on efficiency rather than aural seduction, it does have a decent exhaust note, which you’ll be able to enjoy when you’re in al fresco mode.

The underside looks good and no MoT tester has ever had cause to mention structural corrosion to the body or floor.

The Audi passed an MoT in the middle of March this year and did so with no advisories, something it’s no stranger to, which speaks volumes as to its curation.

Speaking of which, the TT’s history file comes with a wad of expired MoT certificates plus some old invoices, the stamped service history booklet and the book pack.

The recent Vehicle History Check is clear and it comes with two key fobs comprising both the black and the red ones.

The vendor has also provided us with a list of work undertaken below should you wish to save 50 minutes reading through the documents section of the gallery. 

Cockpit / Interior

• Binnacle (Clock Cluster) Professionally Repaired (Airbag Light was faulty)
• Audi Concert OEM Head Unit refurbished / Replacement
• Quattro Colour Coded Floor Mats – Original Carpets in show room condition

Suspension

• Front & Rear Bilstein (B6) shock Absorbers (Upgraded to Quattro Sport Spec) Inc top mount bushes/ Bearings
• OSF & NSF Lower Wishbones (Bottom Control Arms) with bottom ball joints & drop link bushes replaced following previous MoT Advisory..

Drive Train

• Full Haldex (AWD) Service in 2025 – Audi Specialist

Brakes - Rear

• Rear brake discs (Drilled / Grooved) NEW
• EBC Yellow Stuff Pads & New Brake Hoses & rear Brake Pipes Replaced

Brakes - Front (Upgraded with OEM TT 3.2 V6 Brakes

• Bigger Drilled / Grooved Brake Discs & OEM Back Plates (3.2)
• Remanufactured OEM (Twin Pot) Callipers & Brake Hoses – (The Brake Specialists)
• EBC Yellow Stuff Brake Pads

Wheels / Spacers

• Original TT Wheels refurbished painted in Gloss Back (Inserts) & Diamond Cut Facia (Essex Wheel Company)
• M-Tec Wheel Spacers (20mm Rear & 15mm Front) – have original Wheel bolts (In Boot) if wanted to remove for OEM Stance.

Engine / under Bonnet

• Water Pump / Tensioner / Cam Belt / Thermostat / Coolant Expansion Bottle all new
• Front Strut Brace Colour Coded (Heat Resistant Paint) RED
• Polished Inlet Manifold with Chrome ‘Quattro’ Inlet Manifold Cover
• Dog-Bone Lower Gearbox Mount replaced (Awesome GTI)
• New Dip Stick Tube

Performance Upgrades -Continued

• Miltek 3 Inch Sports Down Pipe
• Miltek 3 Inch (Race) Exhaust system with (MOT COMPLIANT) ’High Flow’ Sports Cat
• Gravity Performance (De- Baffled) Polished Charge Pipe – Have Original in Boot.
• Forge (Aluminium) Recirculation Valve – Have full ‘Spring Kit’ in boot if want to further upgrade Boost Pressure.
• Forge Front Mount Intercooler (FMIC) with Forge (Red) Silicone Intercooler Pipes and have Retained Original Headlamp Washer (Aliens)
• RED Performance High Return Coil Packs X 4
• NGK (Iridium) / Platinum Performance Spark Plugs.
• Badger 5 Turbo Intake (80mm) Pipe (TIP)
• Cloud 9 Customs Heat Shield
• Pro-Ram High Flow Cone Air filter with Velocity Stack for improved Air Flow – Have The original OEM Air Box (Boot) if want OEM Look & NO Intake Sound – 20 MINS TO CHANGE!
• ECU Re-Map – Phantom Tuning.

Bodywork

• New Rear TT Badge sitting on original paintwork / Panels all round rust-free.

Maintenance / MoT

Service & MoT (NO ADVISORIES) Carried Out Monday 23rd March 2026

FULL-SERVICE HISTORY

• MoTs going back to 2013
• Original Full Book Pack & All receipts / Invoices for work carried out over many years
• Radio Code Card with service history book

With 225bhp, four-wheel-drive, and one of the best folding hoods in the business, this TT could streak to your skiing holiday in the Swiss mountains before detouring back to Blighty via a few spirited laps of the Nürburgring.

As a well-maintained and beautifully presented example of a modern classic, it should also hold its value better than most cars of its age - and, given our guide price is only between £11,000 and £14,000, it’s not like you’ll be betting the house on it, either.

Viewing is always encouraged, and this particular car is located with us at THE MARKET HQ near Abingdon; we are open weekdays 9am-5pm, to arrange an appointment please use the Contact Seller button at the top of the listing. Feel free to ask any questions or make observations in the comments section below, or try our ‘Frequently Asked Questions’.