2015 Audi TT 2.0L Petrol · VO65 AEW

The vehicle presents a mixed maintenance profile with a recent trend toward developing mechanical and structural advisories. While the December 2025 test at 78,106 miles resulted in a pass, the tester flagged a deteriorating rear prop shaft flexible coupling, a noisy offside rear wheel bearing, and surface rust on the underbody. These issues follow a period of relatively clean testing in late 2024, suggesting that while immediate safety failures have been addressed, the vehicle is beginning to show signs of age-related wear in its drivetrain and chassis components. The mileage accumulation appears consistent with a typical usage pattern for an eleven-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 7,100 miles per year. The record shows steady progression from 48,748 miles in August 2018 to the current 78,106 miles. There are no significant gaps in the data that would suggest long periods of inactivity, though the jump from 57,014 miles in November 2022 to 64,488 miles in December 2024 indicates a period of slightly lower usage compared to the most recent year. A prospective buyer should focus heavily on the suspension and underbody condition. The MOT history shows a recurring pattern of corrosion and wear in the suspension arms, with defects noted in November 2022 and again in November 2023 regarding corroded rear lower suspension arms and worn front arm bushes. The presence of surface rust in the most recent 2025 test warrants a close physical inspection of the chassis to ensure corrosion is not progressing beyond the surface level. Tyre maintenance has been historically inconsistent, evidenced by multiple failures in August 2018 and December 2024 due to sidewall damage and tread depths below the legal limit. This suggests a tendency for the previous owners to run consumables to their absolute limit. Beyond the tyres, the recent advisory regarding the prop shaft coupling and the noisy wheel bearing indicates that drivetrain and hub components are entering a phase of required replacement. A thorough check of the rear suspension geometry and the integrity of the underbody shielding is advised.