2021 Audi TT 2.0L Petrol · DS21 YMD

The 2021 Audi TT presents a stable and improving maintenance trend, culminating in a fully clean MOT pass on 29 April 2026 at 25,798 miles with zero defects recorded. The previous test on 16 May 2025 at 21,015 miles flagged a single advisory for an offside front inner tyre worn close to the legal limit and worn on edge, indicating a minor alignment or inflation issue that has since been rectified. The October 2024 test at 18,431 miles also passed without any defects. This trajectory suggests the current owner has addressed the tyre wear promptly and maintained the vehicle to a high standard, with no recurring mechanical or structural faults appearing across the three recorded tests. The mileage accumulation is notably low for a five-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 5,160 miles per year. Between October 2024 and May 2025, the car covered roughly 2,584 miles over seven months, and between May 2025 and April 2026, it added a further 4,783 miles over eleven months. This pattern suggests a shift from very light use to slightly more regular driving in the final year. The gap between the October 2024 and May 2025 tests is longer than the standard annual interval, which may indicate a period of reduced use or the vehicle being laid up. Low-mileage vehicles of this age can suffer from deterioration of rubber components, brake seizure from standing, and fuel system issues, so a thorough inspection of these areas is warranted despite the clean MOT record. The single advisory regarding uneven inner tyre wear on the offside front is the only defect in the entire history. This typically points to excessive negative camber or worn suspension bushes and track rod ends, though it could also stem from incorrect tyre pressures or infrequent rotation. A prospective buyer should inspect the front suspension bushes, ball joints, and track rod ends for play, and verify the wheel alignment is within specification. The inner edge wear pattern warrants checking the subframe and suspension mounting points for any signs of impact damage or corrosion, particularly given the vehicle's low mileage and potential for standing periods. Beyond the tyre advisory, the clean MOT record provides no evidence of structural corrosion, exhaust emissions concerns, or braking system defects. A buyer should still conduct a physical inspection of the underside for surface rust on the chassis, subframe, and suspension components, as low-mileage vehicles left standing can develop localised corrosion. Brake discs and pads should be examined for uneven wear or binding, and the condition of all four tyres, including date codes, should be verified to confirm they are not aged beyond safe limits despite adequate tread depth.