2014 Audi TT 1.8L Petrol · GL63 WRK

A recurring pattern of tyre perishing and punctures characterizes the roadworthiness history of this vehicle, punctuated by a recent engine management light failure in March 2026. While the vehicle achieved a clean pass on 2 April 2026, the preceding failure regarding an inoperative or malfunctioning engine MIL indicates a recent electrical or emissions-related fault that required rectification to meet the required standard. The recorded mileage of 53,151 miles is low for a twelve year old vehicle, averaging approximately 4,429 miles per year. This low annual accumulation correlates with the tyre perishing and cracking noted in the 2020, 2021, and 2024 tests, as rubber components can degrade due to age and inactivity rather than tread wear. Given the recent failure for an engine management light malfunction, a test drive should focus on the smoothness of power delivery and the absence of any intermittent warning lamps on the instrument cluster. Any hesitation under acceleration or irregular idling should be investigated, as the MIL failure suggests a fault within the engine management system. Attention must be paid to the current state of all four tyres, specifically looking for fine cracks in the sidewalls or tread grooves, which were flagged repeatedly between 2020 and 2024. Ensure that any previous punctures, such as those recorded on the nearside and offside rear tyres, have been professionally repaired and that the tyre carcasses remain structurally sound without bulging.