2002 Audi TT 1.8L Petrol · GK02 FBF

The 2002 Audi TT presents a broadly stable maintenance picture, with the most recent MOT conducted on 9 February 2026 at 155,697 miles passing cleanly with zero defects recorded. That is a strong result for a twenty-four-year-old sports car. The trend across the last two years shows a clear improvement, as the vehicle failed its December 2024 test on four separate items before passing a retest the same day, and has since remained fault-free. The tester flagged a slightly noisy nearside front wheel bearing and a severely deteriorated nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover during that December 2024 cycle, both of which appear to have been addressed or monitored given the subsequent clean pass. The mileage accumulation is consistent and unremarkable for the vehicle's age. The car covered roughly 11,108 miles between the November 2023 test at 134,524 miles and the December 2024 test at 144,589 miles, then added a further 11,108 miles in just over twelve months to reach 155,597 miles by February 2026. That equates to approximately 925 miles per month in the most recent period, which is slightly above the lifetime average of around 540 miles per month. The MOT record is sparse, with only three test events visible across the past two and a half years, so a buyer should request any interim service invoices or receipts to confirm whether routine oil changes, brake fluid replacement, and cambelt servicing have kept pace with the recent uptick in use. A buyer inspecting the car in person should focus on the front suspension and steering components, given the recurring anti-roll bar linkage dust cover deterioration flagged in December 2024. A split or perished ball joint cover allows water and road debris ingress, accelerating joint wear and potentially causing knocking over uneven surfaces. The front wheel bearing advisory from the same test also warrants attention. Raise the nearside front corner and check for play or roughness by rocking the wheel at the twelve and six o'clock positions, and listen for grinding or rumble when spinning the wheel by hand. Tyre condition has been a recurring theme across multiple tests, with both rear tyres failing below the 1.6mm legal minimum in December 2024 and the nearside rear tyre worn to the legal limit in November 2023. This pattern suggests the previous owner did not stay ahead of tyre replacement, so inspect all four tyres for uneven wear, sidewall damage, and date codes to confirm they are a recent matched set rather than a mix of aged rubber. Underneath the car, check the subframes, sills, and suspension mounting points for corrosion, as these structural areas are common failure points on older Audi TT models, particularly around the rear axle and front crossmember. The exhaust system should be examined for leaks or deterioration, and a road test should verify that the handbrake holds firmly on a gradient without dragging, given that rear brake issues are a known concern on this platform. The clean February 2026 result is encouraging, but a pre-purchase inspection by a specialist familiar with the TT's known weak points remains advisable before committing to the purchase.