2001 Audi TT 1.8L Petrol · CN51 ALC

The vehicle shows a stable maintenance trend based on the available records, though the roadworthiness status is currently outdated. The most recent test on 18 May 2022 at 158,858 miles resulted in a pass with no defects recorded. However, as today is 17 July 2026, the car has been without a valid MOT for over four years. This gap makes the 2022 data an unreliable indicator of the car's current mechanical state. The mileage pattern is consistent with the vehicle's age, averaging roughly 6,354 miles per year. The records show a steady increase from 132,702 miles in September 2014 to 158,858 miles in May 2022. A notable jump occurred between October 2016 and October 2017, where the car covered over 10,000 miles in a single year. Since the 2022 test, the mileage has remained static at 158,858, suggesting the vehicle has been stationary for a significant period. A buyer must prioritise a thorough inspection of the braking system and suspension. Long periods of standing often lead to binding calipers, perished rubber suspension bushes, and flat-spotted tyres. The lack of any recorded advisories between 2014 and 2022 is unusual for a twenty-five-year-old Audi TT, which typically suffers from corrosion on the sills and chassis. The absence of recent data means the buyer should specifically check for structural rust and fluid leaks that may have developed during the four-year dormancy. A full service is necessary to address potentially degraded engine oil and coolant. The priority should be a fresh MOT to identify any latent failures in the exhaust emissions or steering components before the car returns to regular road use.