2004 Audi TT 1.8L Petrol · OE54 AEZ

The 2004 Audi TT passed its most recent MOT on 19 June 2026 at 163,009 miles, leaving it roadworthy but carrying a long list of carried-over advisories. The maintenance trend is stable rather than worsening, yet several faults have persisted across multiple tests without correction. The tester flagged near and offside rear tyres worn on the edge, both rear brake pipes corroded under grease, a corroded front sub-frame, an oil leak, and a severely deteriorated offside front CV boot. Mileage sits at 163,009 against a 22-year life, averaging roughly 7,410 miles per year. The record shows extremely low annual use after 2020: only 715 miles accrued between the November 2020 test at 161,178 miles and the October 2021 test at 162,812, then just 81 miles to January 2023 and 116 miles to June 2026. Such low accumulation suggests the car spent long periods stationary, which explains the surface corrosion and degraded rubber components more than mechanical fatigue. Recurring faults demand a physical inspection before purchase. Both rear brake pipes have shown corrosion covered in grease since the 2021 test, a tactic that hides progression from testers. The front sub-frame corrosion noted in 2026 requires checking for structural deepening. The offside front CV boot has been severely deteriorated since 2021 and now risks joint failure from lost grease. The buyer should also verify the rear tyres, still advisory-worn at the last test, and confirm the non-excessive oil leak source, likely a cam or crank seal given age. Front suspension bushes drew a 2020 fail-level worn arm pin, later cleared but never confirmed repaired. This record implies previous owners addressed only minimum pass requirements, deferring consumable and corrosion work.