2017 Audi TT 2.0L Diesel · OO06 RJM

The most recent DVSA MOT test for this 2017 Audi TT was conducted on 8 April 2026, at which the vehicle was passed with no defects or advisories recorded against it. Looking at the broader history, the car has achieved a clean pass at each annual test going back to 2022, with no advisories issued at any point during this five-year sequence. A continuous run of clean passes without advisories is an objectively positive indicator, suggesting that the wear-related items typically monitored at MOT, such as braking components, tyres, suspension, lighting, and exhaust integrity, have remained within serviceable limits at each annual assessment. The absence of any recorded defects or advisories implies a stable maintenance trend rather than a worsening one, although it should be noted that the MOT is a point-in-time roadworthiness check and does not necessarily reflect the broader mechanical condition of the engine, transmission, or internal service items. With a recorded mileage of 93,062 miles over approximately nine years, this Audi is covering around 10,340 miles annually, which sits comfortably within the typical usage band for a vehicle of its age. This figure is neither suggestive of a car that has been predominantly standing, which can bring its own age-related concerns, nor of one that has been subjected to particularly high-mileage wear on drivetrain and suspension components. The mileage progression between tests appears steady and consistent, indicating regular rather than erratic use. Mechanically, this usage profile should mean that consumable items such as brake pads, discs, tyres, drive belts, and fluids have been exercised in a reasonably normal manner, reducing the likelihood of some of the degradation issues associated with very low-mileage or stored vehicles. That said, a completely clean MOT history without advisories over several consecutive years does require a degree of buyer scrutiny, as advisories are routinely issued for components that are still legal but showing measurable wear, and their consistent absence can occasionally suggest minimal pre-test preparation or that advisories have simply not yet become due. On a physical inspection, particular attention should be paid to the condition of the brake discs, as corrosion at the disc periphery and lip formation through normal wear are common on Audis of this age and are often only flagged when pronounced. The front and rear brake calipers should be checked for smooth operation and freedom from binding, and the brake fluid should be verified in terms of age, as brake fluid is hygroscopic and typically requires renewal on a two-year cycle irrespective of mileage. Given that this is now a nine-year-old vehicle, calendar-based degradation should be a primary inspection focus regardless of the clean MOT record. Tyres should be examined not only for tread depth but for sidewall perishing and cracking, which can occur from age alone even on lightly used vehicles. The 12V battery should be tested for cranking performance and state of charge, as batteries of this age commonly begin to deteriorate. Coolant, brake fluid, and the timing chain or cam belt service history should be verified through the service book, with particular care taken to confirm that long-life fluids and filters have been replaced at the manufacturer-specified intervals. On a test drive, listen for any suspension knocks or clonks over uneven surfaces, which may indicate worn anti-roll bar bushes, drop links, or top mount bearings typical of the TT platform, and observe whether the gearbox, whether manual or S tronic, selects smoothly without hesitation or vibration, as these are areas not directly covered by the MOT assessment.