2009 Audi TT 2.0L Diesel · ML09 XGE

The most recent MOT on 2025-05-09 confirmed the vehicle passed with 155,909 miles, but the immediate prior test on 2025-05-07 revealed a failure due to nearside front tyre tread depth below the 1.6mm legal minimum. This suggests a critical safety risk related to tyre condition, likely exacerbated by wear or improper maintenance. The failure occurred just two days before the subsequent pass, indicating the issue was addressed promptly. Tyre-related defects have recurred over the vehicle’s history. The 2024 MOT noted nearside and offside rear tyres worn close to legal limits, while the 2022 test highlighted perishing inner tyres. These patterns suggest consistent tyre wear, potentially linked to driving habits, alignment issues, or insufficient maintenance. The 2023 MOT also flagged a deteriorated anti-roll bar dust cover, a component critical to suspension integrity, and a non-impeding windscreen crack. The condition trend shows recurring tyre wear but no major structural or safety-critical defects in recent years. The 2025 pass implies repairs were made to address the tyre issue, but the proximity of the failure and pass raises questions about ongoing tyre management. Other issues, such as the anti-roll bar and windscreen damage, were resolved in earlier tests, with no evidence of recurrence.