2004 Audi TT 1.8L Petrol · DN04 WNS

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance history reveals a worsening trend regarding suspension and braking system integrity. While it passed the test in June 2025 at 106,038 miles, this followed a failure just eight days prior at 106,033 miles. That failure highlighted critical issues including a fractured offside rear coil spring and a perished front anti-roll bar linkage. The persistent presence of corrosion on the rear brake pipe, obscured by grease, suggests underbody components are beginning to degrade despite the vehicle's low mileage. At 106,038 miles, this 22-year-old Audi reflects a low usage profile of approximately 4,800 miles per year. The data shows consistent annual use, with roughly 7,500 miles covered between June 2023 and June 2024, and another 7,500 miles in the year leading up to the June 2025 tests. This low mileage often leads to age-related rubber perish and oxidation, which is consistent with the recurring failures of coil springs and bushings noted in the record. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the rear suspension and braking lines. The tester flagged a corroded nearside rear coil spring in 2024 which progressed into a fractured offside spring the following year, indicating the springs are nearing their end. The corroded rear brake pipe requires close attention as the presence of grease prevents a clear assessment of the metal thickness loss. Additionally, the reported oil leak from June 2025 should be monitored to ensure it remains a minor weep rather than a developing seal failure.