2018 Audi TT 2.5L Petrol · AF18 STZ

The 2018 Audi TT presents a stable and improving maintenance trend, culminating in a clean pass on 12 February 2026 at 37,144 miles with zero defects recorded. That result marks a clear recovery from the failure just four days prior on 7 February 2025, when both rear tyres were condemned for cuts deep enough to expose the ply or cords. The owner addressed that defect promptly, and the subsequent annual tests in 2025 and 2026 both passed without advisories, suggesting attentive upkeep in the most recent period. The mileage profile tells a consistent story of low annual use. Across roughly eight years the car has covered 37,144 miles, averaging approximately 4,643 miles per year. The intervals between tests show steady, modest accumulation: 24,327 miles in January 2023, 29,126 miles in February 2024, 33,423 miles in February 2025, and 37,144 miles in February 2026. That equates to roughly 4,800 miles per year in the most recent phase, with no sudden jumps or suspicious gaps in the record. The data is clean and well-documented, with no mileage anomalies to flag. The only recurring theme in the history is tyre condition. The February 2025 failure on both nearside and offside rear tyres indicates the car may have been driven on damaged rubber for some time before the test caught it, or that the damage occurred close to the test date. A buyer should inspect all four tyres carefully, checking for uneven wear, sidewall damage, and age-related cracking, particularly if the car has spent long periods stationary. The 2023 test also noted an engine cover and undertray obscuring the tester's view, which is minor but worth verifying has not worsened. Beneath the car, examine the subframes, suspension mounting points, and exhaust system for corrosion, as low-mileage vehicles that sit unused can develop surface rust on structural components despite presenting well externally. Brake condition and suspension bushes deserve close attention at the test drive stage. With only 37,144 miles on the clock, consumable components may not yet show heavy wear, but age alone can degrade rubber bushings, brake hoses, and fluid. Request a fresh MOT certificate and, if possible, a pre-purchase inspection that includes a lift check of the underside, a brake fluid moisture test, and a thorough assessment of tyre date codes against tread depth. The record is reassuring, but the tyre failure in 2025 is a reminder that low mileage does not automatically equal low risk.