2011 Audi TT 2.0L Petrol · AB07 NRB

Corrosion is the defining theme of this TT's record, with the rear axle and subframe, rear coil springs, and general suspension components all flagged as corroded across the 2022 and 2023 tests, alongside recurring light oil misting from both front shock absorbers noted in 2023 and again in 2025. The March 2025 test also produced the car's only recorded failure, a dangerous one at that, with the offside rear tyre below the 1.6mm legal tread minimum and the nearside rear tyre showing exposed ply or cords; the car passed the following day, presumably after tyre replacement. The most recent test in March 2026 was a pass with a single advisory for rear brake pads wearing thin, an item carried over from 2025, so the overall trend is one of a fundamentally test-passing car with persistent underbody corrosion and ageing suspension and braking consumables rather than any structural failure to date. At 76,023 miles over roughly fifteen years, the car has averaged only about 5,000 miles annually, which is low for its age. The test history shows consistent annual March testing with no significant gaps, so there is no evidence of extended off-road periods in the record. Low annual mileage on a car of this type typically means less wear on drivetrain components but does little to arrest the kind of corrosion recorded here, which progresses with time and exposure rather than distance, and it is consistent with the recurring spring, subframe, and suspension corrosion advisories. It also means brake components can corrode and pads wear unevenly, which aligns with the repeated rear pad advisories. A prospective buyer should prioritise a thorough inspection of the rear axle, subframe, and rear coil springs, ideally on a ramp, since corroded coil springs can fracture without warning and subframe corrosion can progress from advisory to failure between tests. Both front shock absorbers have shown light oil misting across multiple years; while misting alone is not a failure, it can indicate early seal deterioration, so check for any worsening weepage, uneven ride height, or excessive bounce when each corner is pressed down. The 2022 advisory for play in the offside steering rack inner joint should also be followed up, as it has not reappeared but wear of that sort rarely reverses. On a test drive, listen for knocks or clonks from the rear over bumps, which would suggest deteriorating suspension bushes or spring seats, and feel for any vagueness, wander, or knocking through the steering wheel that could indicate the inner rack joint wear has progressed. Brake pedal feel should be firm and even, with no pulling to one side under braking, and given the rear pads were flagged as thin in both 2025 and 2026, budget for their imminent replacement and check the rear discs for corrosion lips while the wheels are off. Finally, confirm the tyres fitted after the March 2025 failure are matching quality items with even wear, as uneven rear tyre wear on this car could point back to the corroded suspension components affecting alignment.