2002 Audi TT 1.8L Petrol · UB52 EAT

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile, maintaining a clean pass record over the last three years. The most recent test conducted on 14 May 2024 at 205,375 miles resulted in no recorded defects, indicating that the car currently meets the minimum safety and emissions standards. This follows a period of clean passes in 2022 and 2023, suggesting that the previous owners have addressed necessary mechanical requirements to prevent MOT failures. At 24 years old, the recorded mileage of 205,375 represents an average of approximately 8,557 miles per year, which aligns with typical usage for a vehicle of this age. The data shows consistent usage patterns, for example, 1,617 miles covered between May 2023 and May 2024, and roughly 9,532 miles between May 2022 and May 2023. This regular interval suggests the vehicle has not suffered from long periods of stagnation, which often leads to seized brake calipers, perished seals, or fuel degradation in older Audi models. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the components most susceptible to high-mileage wear on this platform. While the MOT history is clean of advisories, the high mileage necessitates a close check of the suspension bushes, coil springs, and shock absorber mounts for oil leaks. Given the age of the vehicle, a thorough inspection of the chassis and subframe mounting points for corrosion is essential, as standard MOT tests only flag structural rust once it reaches a threshold of significant weakness.