2018 Audi TT 2.0L Petrol · P4 RAB

The 2018 Audi TT presents a broadly stable roadworthiness profile, passing its most recent MOT on 23 January 2026 at 55,135 miles. That test, however, flagged all four inner tyres worn close to the legal limit or worn on edge, indicating a developing consumable wear pattern that was not present in the clean pass recorded on 24 January 2025 at 45,951 miles. The trend for tyre condition is therefore worsening, moving from a defect-free test to four simultaneous advisory items within a single year. No structural, mechanical, or braking defects appear in the record, suggesting the core chassis and drivetrain have remained sound across the documented period. The mileage accumulation is consistent with typical use for an eight-year-old vehicle, averaging roughly 6,892 miles per year. The intervals between tests show a steady progression: 17,893 miles in February 2022, 28,794 miles in February 2023, 38,437 miles in February 2024, 45,951 miles in January 2025, and 55,135 miles in January 2026. There are no anomalous gaps or sudden jumps in recorded distance that would suggest long periods of inactivity or odometer irregularities. The annual testing pattern is regular and the mileage increments are even, which supports a picture of consistent, moderate use rather than prolonged neglect or high-stress driving. The recurring tyre wear pattern deserves attention. Inner edge wear on all four tyres, noted again in the February 2023 test at 28,794 miles and repeated more severely in January 2026, points to alignment or suspension geometry issues rather than simple neglect. A buyer should inspect the inner sidewalls and tread shoulders in person, checking for feathering or scalloped wear that would confirm ongoing misalignment. Suspension bushes, track rod ends, and wishbone joints should be examined for play, as worn components can produce exactly this wear signature without triggering an MOT failure. The condition of the tyres at the 55,135-mile test suggests the vehicle may have been driven several thousand miles on tyres already approaching the 1.6mm legal minimum, so replacement is likely imminent regardless of any alignment correction. Beyond the tyre wear, the absence of any mechanical, braking, or corrosion-related advisories across five consecutive MOTs is encouraging for a performance coupe of this age. Still, a physical inspection should verify the condition of brake discs and pads, particularly at the rear, as binding calipers or sticking handbrake mechanisms are common on this platform and may not always be captured in a static MOT check. Underbody corrosion around suspension mounting points and subframes should be checked carefully, especially if the car has been used on salted roads during winter months. The clean structural record is reassuring, but the tyre wear trend is the clearest signal in the data that some suspension or alignment attention is required before the next test cycle.