2012 Audi TT 2.0L Diesel · MR11 AAS

The MOT record for this 2012 Audi TT reveals a maintenance trend with recurring structural and mechanical deterioration, culminating in a pass on 2026-04-15 at 72,649 miles that still carried advisories for a corroded rear sub-frame, pitted front brake discs, and a perishing nearside rear tyre. The history shows a distinct worsening pattern regarding structural corrosion, moving from minor component advisories in July 2024 to a major failure in April 2025 caused by a seriously weakened offside rear lower suspension arm. While the subsequent April 2025 retest and April 2026 tests resulted in passes, the persistent presence of corrosion advisories across the rear sub-frame and suspension arms indicates that degradation remains an ongoing concern for this chassis. The vehicle has accumulated 72,649 miles over its fourteen years on the road, averaging approximately 5,189 miles annually, which falls into a low usage bracket for its age. The testing cadence demonstrates consistent annual checks, though mileage accrual varies between intervals, showing modest use without extended periods of abandonment. The transition from the July 2024 test to the April 2025 test reflects a standard twelve-month testing cycle, and the record shows no suspicious gaps in the test dates or erratic mileage jumps that would suggest odometer tampering or prolonged storage. A prospective buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection focusing on the underside, specifically examining the rear sub-frame and lower suspension arms for structural flake and scale given the repeated corrosion flags. The presence of an eleven-year-old offside front tyre noted in the July 2024 test, alongside recent perishing on the nearside rear tyre in April 2026, highlights the need to check all tyre date codes for rubber degradation regardless of tread depth. Additionally, the braking system requires close scrutiny to address the pitted front discs noted in the latest test and the earlier corrosion flagged on the brake hose ferrules.