2016 Audi TT 2.0L Petrol · KT65 RYD

A consistent theme in the recorded DVSA history is a brake and tyre advisory pattern that has surfaced intermittently since 2021, with the front discs flagged for corrosion at the 2025 test and inner brake pads noted as low at the 2024 inspection, while earlier entries recorded pitted and scored front discs in 2023 and similarly affected rear discs in 2022. Despite these recurring items, every annual test from 2018 through 2025 has resulted in a pass, with no failures or refusals recorded and the advisory issues themselves being classed as non-serviceable items that did not warrant a fail at the time. The most recent examination on 22 October 2025 again produced a pass alongside advisories for corroded front brake discs and slight uneven wear on the nearside rear tyre, which together suggest a vehicle that remains roadworthy but is beginning to show the kind of component wear that typically progresses between tests on a sports coupe of this age. The overall pattern is one of stable test outcomes with slowly accumulating braking and tyre wear observations rather than any acute deterioration, and any prospective buyer should treat the brake and tyre items as the most likely candidates for imminent attention. The recorded odometer reading of 57,357 miles across ten years equates to an annual accumulation of around 5,700 miles, which is low for the vehicle's age and may reflect a combination of limited regular use and longer standing periods between journeys. There are no unexplained gaps in the annual testing record from 2018 to 2025, indicating the car has not been taken off the road or declared SORN for any extended period within that window, although a lower-than-average annual figure does mean that certain components prone to drying out or seizing when unused, such as brake caliper slide pins, rear brake mechanisms, and suspension bushes, warrant particularly close physical inspection even where the MOT history itself shows no related advisories. Given that brake discs and pads have been noted across multiple consecutive tests, the relatively modest mileage has not prevented consumable wear from accumulating, and this should be taken as evidence that age-related deterioration of braking components is the dominant mechanical theme for this particular car rather than outright high-mileage wear. A focused physical inspection and test drive should centre on the braking system given the recurring disc and pad advisories, beginning with a check of front disc surface condition for lipping, hot spots, or further corrosion beyond what was visible at the last test, along with measurement of remaining friction material on both front and rear pads. Brake pedal feel should be assessed for any sponginess suggesting caliper slider seizure or flexible hose deterioration, and the car should be brought to a moderate stop from speed to detect any judder, vibration through the steering wheel, or pulling to one side that would indicate warped discs or a binding caliper. The nearside rear tyre noted for slight uneven wear in 2025 should be inspected for camber-related wear patterns or any feathering that points to rear suspension geometry or bush wear, and the fronts checked for similar inner or outer edge wear consistent with the advisory issued in 2022. On the road, particular care should be taken to listen for clonking or knocking from the front suspension over uneven surfaces, as low annual mileage combined with ten years of service can lead to hardening or cracking of the anti-roll bar bushes, drop links, and lower arm bushes that the MOT examination cannot fully evaluate without the wheels removed. Beyond the braking and tyre items, the under-tray advisory from 2018 should not be regarded as a fault but does mean that any subsequent visual inspection of the underside will be partially obscured, and it would be prudent to ask for the under-tray to be removed or for the seller to allow a raised inspection so that the exhaust system, subframe mounting points, and rear suspension components can be examined for corrosion or fluid leaks. Oil leaks from the engine and transmission casings, which are common on higher-mileage Audi products but can also arise from seals drying out on lower-mileage examples, should be checked by inspecting the lower engine and bellhousing region. Steering play should be assessed with the engine running and the wheels straight, looking for any notchiness or looseness in the rack, and a final check of all four tyres for age-related sidewall cracking would be sensible given the vehicle has covered ten years from new. Taking these items into account alongside the known advisory history will allow a balanced view of whether the car's current roadworthy status reflects its likely condition over the coming months.