2001 Audi TT 1.8L Petrol · RE51 XSA

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance history indicates a reactive rather than proactive approach to repairs. While the most recent test in March 2026 at 119,437 miles passed, the tester flagged front tyres worn close to the legal limit with uneven wear. This follows a trend of neglected consumables seen in January 2025 when all four tyres were noted as failing. The mechanical trend remains unstable, as the owner appears to only address faults once they result in an MOT failure. At twenty-five years old, the recorded mileage of 119,437 miles represents a low annual average of approximately 4,777 miles. The data shows consistent but low-intensity usage, with only 2,227 miles covered between January 2024 and January 2025, and another 966 miles since. However, such low mileage on an older Audi TT often masks the degradation of rubber-based components due to age, which is evidenced by the split offside front CV joint boot recorded in early 2025. A buyer must specifically inspect the suspension geometry and alignment due to the recurring reports of uneven tyre wear across the 2025 and 2026 tests. The nearside rear hydraulic brake caliper was flagged as insecurely mounted in 2024, requiring a physical check to ensure the mounting bolts are not corroded or improperly sheared. Additionally, the minor exhaust leak noted in January 2025 should be verified to ensure the manifold or piping has not suffered structural corrosion, which is common on vehicles of this era.