2017 Audi TT 2.0L Diesel · RA66 AAK

The vehicle's roadworthiness is currently compromised following a failed MOT test on April 11, 2026 at 57,728 miles. While the previous four years showed a remarkably clean record with no recorded defects, this recent failure indicates a break in the established maintenance trend. Because the tester recorded no specific defects during this failure, the vehicle remains technically unroadworthy until a re-test is conducted and the underlying mechanical or structural cause is identified and rectified. The mileage pattern is consistent with a low-useage vehicle of this age, averaging approximately 6,400 miles per year. Between June 2022 and June 2024, the car covered 3,786 miles, showing a period of low activity. However, a significant spike in usage occurred between February 2025 and April 2026, where the vehicle covered 8,065 miles in just sixteen months. This suggests a recent change in driving habits which can sometimes accelerate wear on rubber components, such as suspension bushes and tyres, or expose issues if the car previously sat stationary for long periods between tests. A buyer must investigate the specific cause of the April 2026 failure before proceeding with a purchase. Given the previous history of clean passes, the failure likely relates to a specific component failure such as a fluid leak, a braking component issue, or an emissions irregularity rather than long-term neglect. In-person inspection should also check for surface corrosion on brake discs and underbody, which can affect low-mileage Audis. The lack of advisories in the prior records suggests the vehicle was generally well-maintained, but the recent failure necessitates a thorough mechanical check of the drivetrain and structural integrity to ensure no deeper issues have emerged.