2009 Audi TT 2.0L Diesel · CU09 BHA

The defining mechanical thread in this Audi TT's MOT history is a persistent pattern of wear-related advisories concentrated around the tyres and front braking components, culminating in a Dangerous failure for an illegal rear tyre and dangerously thin rear brake pads in 2022. Since that low point, the record shows an improving trend, with subsequent tests in 2023, 2024, 2025, and 2026 all resulting in passes, though several advisories have continued to surface. The most recent test on 14 April 2026 was a pass, but it carried advisories for both front tyres being worn close to the legal limit on their edges, suggesting uneven or aggressive front-tyre wear that has now repeated across multiple test cycles. This is a vehicle that has cleared the legal threshold consistently in recent years, but the recurring advisory trail for the same components indicates ongoing deterioration rather than resolved defects. Mileage accumulation stands at 131,788 miles across a 17-year life, averaging roughly 7,750 miles per year, which is broadly typical for a car of this age. There is a notable testing gap between December 2020 and April 2022, a period of approximately 16 months with no recorded MOT, and the 2020 test itself was carried out with the boot obstructed by items that prevented full inspection, meaning some structural and underside components were not formally assessed at that visit. The jump from late 2020 to early 2022 also implies steady running use during that gap, which is consistent with the brake and tyre wear flagged at the subsequent test. The more recent annual cadence from 2023 onwards indicates the vehicle has remained in regular use and has been presented for testing consistently. A prospective buyer should pay particular attention to the front suspension and anti-roll bar assembly, given the cluster of advisories recorded in 2025 for both front and rear anti-roll bar ball joints, including a Minor for a severely deteriorated dust cover on the offside front and advisories for slight play in both rear ball joints. On a test drive, listen for clonking or knocking noises from the front end over speed humps and uneven road surfaces, and feel for any vagueness or looseness through the steering during quick direction changes, as these would suggest the play has progressed. The brake system also requires direct scrutiny: the 2022 failure for rear brake pads below 1.5 mm and pitted front and rear brake discs means the braking hardware has been worked hard, so the buyer should test for any judder through the pedal under firm braking, any pulling to one side that could indicate a binding caliper, and inspect the visible disc edges for a pronounced lip and visible corrosion pitting. The tyre wear pattern recorded across multiple tests, with both front tyres flagged as being worn on their edge in 2022 and again in 2026, points to possible geometry issues rather than simple age-related wear. A buyer should check the rear nearside tyre sidewall condition closely, as a 2023 advisory flagged cracking and perishing on that tyre, and inspect all four tyres for uneven shoulder wear which may suggest worn front suspension bushes or a contributing alignment issue. Under the vehicle, the offside front brake dust shield was flagged as insecure in 2024 and should be visually confirmed as properly seated, as a loose shield can rub against the disc and generate noise or vibration. Finally, with the car now approaching 132,000 miles, attention should be directed toward age-related items not always captured in MOT data, including the condition of the coolant hoses, the timing chain area for any rattle on cold start typical of higher-mileage Audi petrol units, and any evidence of oil seepage from the engine or transmission, all of which warrant a close visual and auditory inspection during a thorough pre-purchase examination.