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Audi TT RS 8S buying guide
The 8S TT RS was sold from 2016 to 2023 as a coupé and roadster, with a 400PS 2.5-litre five-cylinder turbo, a seven-speed S tronic and quattro. The TT's engines have a good record, and the checks are mostly about servicing and wear.
The versions
- 2.5 TFSI five-cylinder turbo, 400PS, 480Nm
- 7-speed S tronic dual-clutch automatic only; no manual was offered
- Haldex-based quattro four-wheel drive
- Coupé and roadster bodies
What to check on a 8S TT RS
3 model-specific things to look at when you view one. They're a starting point, not the full inspection.
Oil under the sump
What to look for: Look under the front of the car, and at the ground where it has been parked, for oil drips or a wet, oily sump. Check behind any undertray edges with a torch.
Why it matters: Sump pans on the TT RS have been known to leak. A dry underside is what you want to see.
Haldex servicing
What to look for: Look in the history for Haldex quattro oil changes, with dates.
Why it matters: The quattro system is Haldex-based and needs servicing every three years. Specialists stress keeping its fluid fresh, so missing services are worth knowing about on a car with this much power.
S tronic gearbox servicing and behaviour
What to look for: Look for gearbox oil and filter changes in the history. On the drive, pull away gently several times, drive slowly as if in traffic, and feel for jerks, hesitation or delayed shifts.
Why it matters: Every TT RS uses the seven-speed S tronic. The advice for automatic TTs is to make sure the gearbox has had fresh fluid and filters at the right intervals, and records of it are a good sign.
Also in the full guide
- Front suspension wear
- Roadster hood drains
- Recall work
- The cold start, test drive and paperwork checks for the exact version you're viewing
The full guide to the 8S TT RS
The CrankSight guide walks you round the car on your phone at the viewing, with every check for the exact version you're looking at: what to look for, where to find it, and what anything you find is likely to cost. As you go it builds an assessment of that car, and if you view more than one, it lines them up side by side.
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General points for the model, last checked October 2026. Every car is different, so treat this as a guide to what to look at, not a verdict on any car. CrankSight is independent and has no connection with Audi.