2004 Audi TT 3.2L Petrol · MH04 ACH

The vehicle currently holds a roadworthy status, following a clean MOT pass on 23 July 2025 at 104,268 miles. This recent result indicates an improving maintenance trend after a period of non-compliance in mid-2024. While the car previously struggled with consecutive failures, the subsequent pass with no recorded defects suggests that the owner addressed the underlying mechanical issues to bring the vehicle back to a standard operating condition. The mileage profile is notably low for a 22-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 4,700 miles per year. There is a significant two-year gap between the May 2022 test at 98,902 miles and the May 2024 test at 100,038 miles, during which the car covered only roughly 1,100 miles. This pattern of infrequent use often leads to age-related degradation of rubber components such as seals and bushings, despite the low mechanical wear. The recent accumulation of nearly 4,000 miles since the 2024 test indicates a return to more regular usage. A thorough inspection of the suspension geometry and chassis integrity is essential, as the low mileage often masks deep-seated corrosion or perished rubber in control arm bushes. The two failures in June 2024 occurring shortly after the 100,000-mile mark suggest that specific mechanical components required urgent attention to achieve the later clean pass. A buyer should specifically check for signs of seized brake calipers or brittle hydraulic lines, which are common in Audi models that sit for long periods between tests.