2017 Audi TT 1.8L Petrol · RO57 AAA

The Audi TT is currently roadworthy, having passed its most recent MOT on 2025‑12‑02 at 53 896 miles with no defects recorded. The immediate pre‑pass test on 2025‑11‑05 had failed due to excessive exhaust carbon monoxide, a non‑operating boot latch and a faulty nearside registration plate lamp, indicating that corrective work was completed within a month and the vehicle’s condition improved for the December test. Earlier failures in 2024 and 2021 show a pattern of resolving issues, so the recent trend is one of stabilisation and modest improvement. Mileage accumulation remains low for a 2017 model, averaging roughly 5 988 miles per year. The gap between the 2024‑10‑09 pass (49 971 miles) and the 2025‑11‑05 failure (53 879 miles) added about 3 908 miles in roughly 13 months, a higher rate than the long‑term average and suggesting a period of increased usage or possibly storage‑related neglect. The subsequent rapid sequence of failure to pass within 27 days points to recent remedial repairs rather than a gradual decline. Recurring faults centre on the exhaust system, lighting, and tyre integrity. The 2024‑09‑25 test flagged carbon‑monoxide exceedances at idle and after a second fast idle, a welded exhaust noisy box, and ply‑cords exposed on both front tyres. The 2025‑11‑05 failure repeated the CO issue and added a boot latch malfunction and a nearside plate lamp fault. Tyre‑related defects persisted through 2021, with tread depths below 1.6 mm, edge wear and a nail puncture, while the TPMS warning light was active. These items indicate wear on consumables and potential neglect of routine maintenance. A prospective buyer should inspect the exhaust for carbon buildup and verify the welded muffler’s condition, test the boot latch operation and the registration plate lamp functionality, and closely examine all tyres for tread depth, ply exposure and foreign objects. Suspension bushes and shock absorber mounts should be checked for corrosion or wear, brake discs and pads for uneven wear or rust, and the TPMS sensor array for proper operation. Visual inspection of the under‑body for rust spots, especially around the exhaust mountings and boot area, will help assess long‑term structural integrity.