2005 Audi TT

If you were looking for the crème de la crème of MK1 TTs, then boy oh boy, do we have the one for you.

Finished in the timeless colour combination of silver over a black Nappa leather interior, this 2+2 Audi TT Coupé not only has an excellent colour combination, but also the aforementioned DSG gearbox, 3.2-litre VR6 engine, and the stylish BBS RSII wheels.

If that wasn’t enough, this example also boasts the BOSE sound system, heated seats and heated mirrors. Basically, it has everything you’d want on a MK1 TT.

Having been purchased as a fourth car for the vendor - only the fourth owner - this TT is wonderfully original throughout, and has been a faithful companion during the last year or so of ownership, having made it on one big road trip to Wales and back with some light use in between.

Prior to collecting the car, the dealer had the Haldex unit serviced and the rear subframe treated for rust.

During their ownership, the vendor had the front brake calipers reconditioned, along with a set of new Brembo pads being fitted and a brake fluid change carried out at the same time.

In addition to this, both rear springs have been replaced due to the previous unit being flagged during the 2021 MOT, with invoices for all the work carried out being present with the vehicle.

Now, this stunning TT is only up for sale due to a lack of use, and the vendor having lost their storage space for the vehicle, meaning this Quattro-equipped coupé is looking for a new custodian.

The condition of this TT really does have to be seen to be believed, as it is absolutely astounding for a car of this age and mileage.

The silver paintwork is virtually unmarked barring the usual minor stone chips to the front end and exposed edges, with only a minor patch of bubbling noted on the driver’s side roof guttering.

There are also some minor marks on the nearside front drivers wing, along with these marks carrying across onto the headlight lens. This has been documented extensively and is available to view in the gallery below.

Both headlight lenses are fogged and discoloured, but none of the lenses are cracked or damaged in any way that we can see. The BBS wheels are in immaculate condition, with no kerbing or major marks to speak of.

In fact, you’d be completely forgiven for thinking this TT was half its age, rather than nearly 16 years old, such is the condition of this example.

Inside, the story is much the same, with the surprisingly spacious cabin defying its age with apparent ease.

The Nappa leather interior is in excellent shape throughout, with only minor wear noticeable to the front seats. The rear seats look as if they’ve never been used, though there is some staining on the nearside rear passenger seat which can be seen in the gallery below.

Elsewhere, the headlining is in virtually pristine condition, as are the dashboard, centre console, steering wheel and carpets, the latter of which show very little in the way of regular use marks.

The air-conditioning blows nice and cold, with the climate control system working as it should. In fact, everything seems to work perfectly, with no warning lights on the dashboard.

The only thing we did pick up on was that the driver’s door appeared to rattle when being closed, though there were no noises while driving and the window mechanism still worked as it should, so this is likely just a loose trim clip.

Below the sculpted bodywork, the chassis looks to be in good condition, with no signs of any real concerns or worries that we can see.

There is some surface ‘bloom’ on suspension components and fixings as expected of a car that’s sixteen years old, but nothing that concerns us, which is backed up by the most recent MOT which gave only one advisory for a offside front lower suspension arm having a worn bush.

On our short test drive, the car starts on the button, idles happily and sounds excellent. The DSG transmission would happily shift gears as required, and there are no untoward noises that we noted on our short run.

Included with the vehicle is the V5 document, two sets of keys, multiple MOT certificates and a stack of invoices, along with a comprehensively stamped Audi service booklet, with the latest brake work having taken place during September 2020 at 63,159 miles and carried out by VRS performance.  The oil was changed around the same time by the seller.

With regards to invoices, highlights include the Haldex service during January 2020 prior to the vendor purchasing the car, the fitment of a new ABS sensor, a new set of front pads and sensors and the spring repair following the faulty item discovered during the most recent MOT.

Timeless styling, performance, quality and the potential to be a true ‘modern classic’ in its own right, the MK1 TT has it all - especially the 3.2 Quattro versions such as this one.

Presenting in outstanding condition throughout and in excellent mechanical health, this TT feels as if it wants for nothing and drives fantastically. If you’re looking for an exciting daily driver that will happily cruise around when needed and look amazing in the process, then this is it.

Given the condition of the car, we estimate it to fetch around £4,000 to £8,000 so be sure to bid well and bid early to be in with a chance of getting your hands on this stunning coupe!

Please note the private plate is included in the sale.

Viewing is always encouraged, and this particular car is located with us at The Market HQ near Abingdon; we are open Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm, to arrange an appointment please use the ‘Contact Seller’ button at the top of the listing. Feel free to ask any questions or make observations in the comments section below, or try our ‘Frequently Asked Questions’.