Audi TT MOT Check

MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Audi TT. Check any TT by registration number below.

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81.3%

Avg Pass Rate

-8.4%

vs Audi Avg

Year Ranges

Good

Reliability

Audi TT — MOT Reliability Overview

The Audi TT has an average MOT pass rate of 81.3%, which is 8.4 percentage points below the Audi brand average of 89.7%. This is a strong result, indicating that the TT is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

The most common reasons a Audi TT fails its MOT are brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn. If you are preparing your TT for its MOT, checking these areas first could save you a retest fee. Our detailed fault analysis includes estimated repair costs for each failure type.

Before buying a used Audi TT, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Audi TT performs at MOT across different model years.

2022

Based on 127 vehicles

92.9%Excellent

Audi average: 89.7%

Dangerous Defects

3.1%

Retest Rate

8.4%

Mileage at 3yr

29k mi

2021

Based on 4,834 vehicles

92.8%Excellent

Audi average: 89.7%

Dangerous Defects

2.2%

Retest Rate

9.5%

Mileage at 3yr

31k mi

2020

Based on 10,663 vehicles

93.5%Excellent

Audi average: 89.7%

Dangerous Defects

1.8%

Retest Rate

7.2%

Mileage at 3yr

30k mi

Mileage at 5yr

44k mi

2019

Based on 14,973 vehicles

94.1%Excellent

Audi average: 89.7%

Dangerous Defects

2.3%

Retest Rate

6.4%

Mileage at 3yr

33k mi

Mileage at 5yr

49k mi

2018

Based on 12,666 vehicles

93.1%Excellent

Audi average: 89.7%

Dangerous Defects

2.6%

Retest Rate

7.8%

Mileage at 5yr

52k mi

2017

Based on 22,593 vehicles

91.9%Excellent

Audi average: 89.7%

Dangerous Defects

2.8%

Retest Rate

9.4%

Mileage at 5yr

58k mi

2016

Based on 27,738 vehicles

91.3%Excellent

Audi average: 89.7%

Dangerous Defects

2.7%

Retest Rate

9.8%

2015

Based on 26,886 vehicles

89.8%Excellent

Audi average: 89.7%

Dangerous Defects

2.9%

Retest Rate

11.8%

Mileage at 10yr

114k mi

2014

Based on 11,636 vehicles

88.2%Excellent

Audi average: 89.7%

Dangerous Defects

3.1%

Retest Rate

14.7%

Mileage at 10yr

105k mi

2013

Based on 18,378 vehicles

87.3%Excellent

Audi average: 89.7%

Dangerous Defects

3.2%

Retest Rate

14.7%

Mileage at 10yr

108k mi

2012

Based on 15,949 vehicles

86.0%Excellent

Audi average: 89.7%

Dangerous Defects

3.6%

Retest Rate

14.7%

Mileage at 10yr

123k mi

2011

Based on 18,737 vehicles

82.3%Good

Audi average: 89.7%

Dangerous Defects

3.7%

Retest Rate

19.9%

2010

Based on 18,289 vehicles

78.6%Good

Audi average: 89.7%

Dangerous Defects

3.8%

Retest Rate

23.4%

2009

Based on 17,320 vehicles

79.3%Good

Audi average: 89.7%

Dangerous Defects

3.2%

Retest Rate

21.5%

2008

Based on 20,164 vehicles

75.7%Good

Audi average: 89.7%

Dangerous Defects

4.1%

Retest Rate

24.8%

2007

Based on 22,030 vehicles

74.4%Average

Audi average: 89.7%

Dangerous Defects

4.2%

Retest Rate

24.7%

2006

Based on 7,819 vehicles

69.5%Average

Audi average: 89.7%

Dangerous Defects

5.1%

Retest Rate

29.7%

2005

Based on 9,422 vehicles

67.5%Average

Audi average: 89.7%

Dangerous Defects

6.0%

Retest Rate

29.1%

2004

Based on 12,381 vehicles

66.8%Average

Audi average: 89.7%

Dangerous Defects

5.6%

Retest Rate

29.0%

2003

Based on 12,544 vehicles

66.0%Average

Audi average: 89.7%

Dangerous Defects

6.0%

Retest Rate

28.1%

2002

Based on 11,037 vehicles

65.0%Average

Audi average: 89.7%

Dangerous Defects

6.2%

Retest Rate

28.5%

2001

Based on 7,282 vehicles

66.4%Average

Audi average: 89.7%

Dangerous Defects

6.1%

Retest Rate

25.3%

2000

Based on 4,783 vehicles

65.1%Average

Audi average: 89.7%

Dangerous Defects

5.2%

Retest Rate

27.5%

1999

Based on 1,163 vehicles

64.0%Below Average

Audi average: 89.7%

Dangerous Defects

3.3%

Retest Rate

32.1%

1998

Based on 643 vehicles

93.6%Excellent

Audi average: 89.7%

Mileage at 10yr

142k mi

1997

Based on 53 vehicles

98.1%Excellent

Audi average: 89.7%

0

Based on 137,512 vehicles

82.1%Good

Audi average: 89.7%

Mileage at 5yr

79k mi

Top MOT Failures — Audi TT

The most common reasons a Audi TT fails its MOT, aggregated across all year ranges.

Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded

2.9%

A lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning

2.9%

A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn

2.9%

A transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc

2.8%

Lambda coefficient outside the default limits or the range specified by the manufacturer

2.7%

Audi TT Common Faults & Repair Costs

Where Failures Occur

The areas of the vehicle most commonly flagged during MOT inspections.

Rear Nearside

4.7%

Rear Offside

3.1%

Nearside

3.1%

Other Audi Models

Compare MOT reliability across Audi models.

Audi A5 S Ln Blk Ed 35 Tfsi Mhev Sa

90.3% pass rate

Audi A6 Aroad Sport 55tfsi Mhev Q A

89.5% pass rate

Audi All Road Avant

82.6% pass rate

Audi Rs 4 Vorsprung Tfsi Quattro A

94.7% pass rate

Audi E-tron S Quattro

82.6% pass rate

Audi RS3

89.2% pass rate

Useful MOT Guides

Common MOT Failures

The most common reasons UK vehicles fail their MOT — and how to prepare.

MOT Checklist

Pre-MOT checklist to improve your chances of passing first time.

Advisory vs Failure

Understanding the difference between MOT advisories and failures.

See detailed fault analysis for Audi TT

Audi TT — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Audi TT MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Audi TT?

The average MOT pass rate for the Audi TT is 81.3% compared to the Audi average of 89.7%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.

What are the most common MOT failures on a Audi TT?

The most common MOT failures on the Audi TT are: Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded (2.9%), A lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (2.9%), A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn (2.9%). These are the components most likely to cause an MOT failure.

Is the Audi TT reliable?

With an average MOT pass rate of 81.3%, the Audi TT is rated as "Good" for reliability. This is a strong result suggesting good build quality and fewer common defects.

How do I check the MOT history of a Audi TT?

Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.

What mileage should I expect on a Audi TT?

Typical mileage for the Audi TT: 29,198 miles at 3 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used TT to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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