2001 Audi TT 1.8L Petrol · WM51 ADU

The vehicle currently maintains a roadworthy status, having passed its most recent MOT on 18 May 2024 at 116,370 miles. The maintenance trend appears stable, though the record shows a pattern of immediate failures followed by successful passes. In both 2023 and 2024, the car failed the initial test but was rectified before the retest, suggesting that the previous owner addressed specific defects as they were identified rather than allowing them to persist. At 25 years old, the recorded mileage of 116,370 miles is significantly low, averaging approximately 4,655 miles per year. The data shows consistent low-level usage, with only 3,161 miles covered between March 2022 and April 2023, and just 1,851 miles between April 2023 and May 2024. While this low mileage typically reduces wear on the engine and drivetrain, long periods of standing can lead to degradation of rubber-based components, seized seals, and surface corrosion due to lack of mechanical exercise. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the structural integrity and suspension components, as the MOT record does not specify the exact reasons for the two failures. Given the age of the vehicle and low mileage, a thorough check for corrosion on the rear arches, sills, and subframe points is essential. The buyer should also scrutinise the suspension bushes for cracking or perished, as these parts degrade over time regardless of the distance driven. Checking the brake discs for pitting and the calipers for binding is also advisable to ensure low usage has not resulted in excessive oxidation of the braking system.