Common Audi TT faults, from MOT records
335,445 Audi TTs went through an MOT in the period we analysed, and 76.2% passed. Set against the 71.7% national pass rate, that is a good result on the raw numbers. Allowing for age, the TT beats a typical car tested at the same age by 11.5 points. That is the fairer test, and it puts the model well above average. At its first MOT, at three years old, 91.2% of TTs pass; the national figure for three-year-old cars is 87.9%. The most common reason for a fail is tyre tread below the legal minimum.
The TT's weak points
The TT's failures cluster around tyres and suspension: tyre tread below the legal minimum on 11.9% of fails, a broken coil spring on 7.1%. Percentages can add to more than 100 because one failed test often records several defects.
A tyre fail usually means a tyre that was already an advisory last year. Worth looking at the previous certificate before booking.
Warning signs on the certificate
An advisory is the tester telling you what fails next year. On the TT the usual suspects are tyre tread below the legal minimum (15.9% of tests) and worn brake discs (9.5%). How often each category of advisory turns into a failure is measured across the whole dataset.
Does fuel type matter on a TT?
Among Audi TT cars, diesel versions pass 77.7% of the time and petrol versions 75.8%, so fuel makes little difference on this model.
| Fuel | Pass rate | Tests |
|---|---|---|
| Petrol | 75.8% | 278,636 |
| Diesel | 77.7% | 56,728 |
Every TT year, 2000 to 2022
The oldest TTs on the road, from 2000, pass 59.2% of the time; the 2022 cars pass 91.6%. Read the table as an age curve first and a quality ranking second.
| First used | Pass rate | Tests | Miles a year | First MOT pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Audi TT 2022 | 91.6% | 2,668 | 6,575 | 91.7% |
| Audi TT 2021 | 91.3% | 4,832 | 6,423 | 90.6% |
| Audi TT 2020 | 91.4% | 8,953 | 6,160 | 91.1% |
| Audi TT 2019 | 91.2% | 13,626 | 6,037 | – |
| Audi TT 2018 | 89.8% | 12,216 | 6,526 | – |
| Audi TT 2017 | 88.9% | 21,960 | 6,528 | – |
| Audi TT 2016 | 87.8% | 27,234 | 6,715 | – |
| Audi TT 2015 | 85.6% | 25,487 | 6,840 | – |
| Audi TT 2014 | 83.1% | 11,718 | 6,665 | – |
| Audi TT 2013 | 82.8% | 18,734 | 6,579 | – |
| Audi TT 2012 | 80.9% | 16,585 | 6,630 | – |
| Audi TT 2011 | 75.9% | 18,898 | 6,734 | – |
| Audi TT 2010 | 72.3% | 19,011 | 6,720 | – |
| Audi TT 2009 | 71.6% | 17,629 | 6,581 | – |
| Audi TT 2008 | 68.4% | 21,047 | 6,380 | – |
| Audi TT 2007 | 66.1% | 23,097 | 6,188 | – |
| Audi TT 2006 | 61.3% | 8,560 | 5,891 | – |
| Audi TT 2005 | 60.4% | 10,573 | 5,374 | – |
| Audi TT 2004 | 59.8% | 13,570 | 5,280 | – |
| Audi TT 2003 | 58.9% | 13,763 | 5,261 | – |
| Audi TT 2002 | 58.5% | 12,042 | 5,324 | – |
| Audi TT 2001 | 59% | 8,084 | 5,148 | – |
| Audi TT 2000 | 59.2% | 5,158 | 4,848 | – |
Pass rate by mileage
On the 2016 cars, a TT under 40,000 miles passes 91.7% of the time; one over 100,000 passes 79.5%. When comparing two used TTs, the odometer tells you more than the year.
| Mileage at test (2016 cars) | Pass rate | Tests |
|---|---|---|
| Under 40,000 | 91.7% | 7,869 |
| 40,000 to 60,000 | 88.6% | 10,061 |
| 60,000 to 80,000 | 85.2% | 6,033 |
| 80,000 to 100,000 | 81.3% | 2,281 |
| Over 100,000 | 79.5% | 989 |
How the TT compares
Set against the rest of the Audi range, which averages 78.1%, the TT at 76.2% is below par. Within the family, see Audi A3 reliability (75.2%), Audi A4 MOT pass rate (72.8%), how the A1 does (77.2%) and Q3 common problems (83.3%), or Audi reliability by model. Buyers weighing a TT against other cars of similar popularity often compare it with the Ford Ranger (71.9%) and Hyundai i30 (65.1%). The full reliability table puts them side by side, and the statistics for all 98 million tests give the baseline.
Failure lists and mileage by year
Each year opens to show its own failure list and pass rate by mileage.
Audi TT 2022 91.6% pass 2,668 tests91.7% at first MOT
On a 2022 Audi TT, tyre tread below the legal minimum appears on 35.4% of failed tests, with a tyre worn or cut to the cords next at 17.9%.
2022 cars pass 91.8% of the time at under 40,000 miles, falling to 0% over 100,000.
| Mileage at test | Pass rate | Tests |
|---|---|---|
| Under 40,000 | 91.8% | 2,562 |
| 40,000 to 60,000 | 87.2% | 94 |
| 60,000 to 80,000 | 100% | 10 |
| 80,000 to 100,000 | 100% | 1 |
| Over 100,000 | 0% | 1 |
Audi TT 2021 91.3% pass 4,832 tests90.6% at first MOT
On a 2021 Audi TT, tyre tread below the legal minimum appears on 29.9% of failed tests, with a tyre worn or cut to the cords next at 19.5%.
2021 cars pass 91.5% of the time at under 40,000 miles, falling to 100% over 100,000.
| Mileage at test | Pass rate | Tests |
|---|---|---|
| Under 40,000 | 91.5% | 4,453 |
| 40,000 to 60,000 | 88.8% | 331 |
| 60,000 to 80,000 | 85% | 40 |
| 80,000 to 100,000 | 100% | 4 |
| Over 100,000 | 100% | 4 |
Audi TT 2020 91.4% pass 8,953 tests91.1% at first MOT
On a 2020 Audi TT, tyre tread below the legal minimum appears on 25.6% of failed tests, with a tyre worn or cut to the cords next at 16.3%.
2020 cars pass 91.8% of the time at under 40,000 miles, falling to 100% over 100,000.
| Mileage at test | Pass rate | Tests |
|---|---|---|
| Under 40,000 | 91.8% | 7,910 |
| 40,000 to 60,000 | 87.9% | 893 |
| 60,000 to 80,000 | 87.6% | 137 |
| 80,000 to 100,000 | 81.8% | 11 |
| Over 100,000 | 100% | 2 |
Audi TT 2019 91.2% pass 13,626 tests
On a 2019 Audi TT, tyre tread below the legal minimum appears on 25% of failed tests, with a tyre worn or cut to the cords next at 14.8%.
2019 cars pass 92.3% of the time at under 40,000 miles, falling to 86.7% over 100,000.
| Mileage at test | Pass rate | Tests |
|---|---|---|
| Under 40,000 | 92.3% | 10,519 |
| 40,000 to 60,000 | 87.4% | 2,522 |
| 60,000 to 80,000 | 87.1% | 498 |
| 80,000 to 100,000 | 84.7% | 72 |
| Over 100,000 | 86.7% | 15 |
Audi TT 2018 89.8% pass 12,216 tests
On a 2018 Audi TT, tyre tread below the legal minimum appears on 25% of failed tests, with a tyre worn or cut to the cords next at 13%.
2018 cars pass 92.2% of the time at under 40,000 miles, falling to 70.1% over 100,000.
| Mileage at test | Pass rate | Tests |
|---|---|---|
| Under 40,000 | 92.2% | 7,022 |
| 40,000 to 60,000 | 88.2% | 3,769 |
| 60,000 to 80,000 | 84.1% | 1,110 |
| 80,000 to 100,000 | 78.5% | 247 |
| Over 100,000 | 70.1% | 67 |
By fuel: petrol 90% (11,378 tests), diesel 87.2% (838 tests).
Audi TT 2017 88.9% pass 21,960 tests
On a 2017 Audi TT, tyre tread below the legal minimum appears on 24% of failed tests, with a tyre worn or cut to the cords next at 11.9%.
2017 cars pass 92% of the time at under 40,000 miles, falling to 80.1% over 100,000.
| Mileage at test | Pass rate | Tests |
|---|---|---|
| Under 40,000 | 92% | 9,482 |
| 40,000 to 60,000 | 87.7% | 7,930 |
| 60,000 to 80,000 | 85.3% | 3,255 |
| 80,000 to 100,000 | 82.6% | 976 |
| Over 100,000 | 80.1% | 316 |
By fuel: petrol 89.4% (18,924 tests), diesel 85.7% (3,036 tests).
Audi TT 2016 87.8% pass 27,234 tests
On a 2016 Audi TT, tyre tread below the legal minimum appears on 20.8% of failed tests, with a number plate light not working next at 11.1%.
2016 cars pass 91.7% of the time at under 40,000 miles, falling to 79.5% over 100,000.
| Mileage at test | Pass rate | Tests |
|---|---|---|
| Under 40,000 | 91.7% | 7,869 |
| 40,000 to 60,000 | 88.6% | 10,061 |
| 60,000 to 80,000 | 85.2% | 6,033 |
| 80,000 to 100,000 | 81.3% | 2,281 |
| Over 100,000 | 79.5% | 989 |
By fuel: petrol 88.7% (21,210 tests), diesel 84.6% (6,024 tests).
Audi TT 2015 85.6% pass 25,487 tests
On a 2015 Audi TT, tyre tread below the legal minimum appears on 19% of failed tests, with a number plate light not working next at 13.4%.
2015 cars pass 90.6% of the time at under 40,000 miles, falling to 74.8% over 100,000.
| Mileage at test | Pass rate | Tests |
|---|---|---|
| Under 40,000 | 90.6% | 5,082 |
| 40,000 to 60,000 | 87.9% | 8,159 |
| 60,000 to 80,000 | 84.4% | 6,957 |
| 80,000 to 100,000 | 80.8% | 3,402 |
| Over 100,000 | 74.8% | 1,887 |
By fuel: petrol 87.1% (17,273 tests), diesel 82.3% (8,214 tests).
Audi TT 2014 83.1% pass 11,718 tests
On a 2014 Audi TT, tyre tread below the legal minimum appears on 15% of failed tests, with wipers not clearing the screen next at 8.6%.
2014 cars pass 90.4% of the time at under 40,000 miles, falling to 72.3% over 100,000.
| Mileage at test | Pass rate | Tests |
|---|---|---|
| Under 40,000 | 90.4% | 1,740 |
| 40,000 to 60,000 | 85.8% | 3,315 |
| 60,000 to 80,000 | 83% | 3,490 |
| 80,000 to 100,000 | 78.5% | 1,993 |
| Over 100,000 | 72.3% | 1,180 |
By fuel: petrol 84.6% (7,702 tests), diesel 80.2% (4,016 tests).
Audi TT 2013 82.8% pass 18,734 tests
On a 2013 Audi TT, tyre tread below the legal minimum appears on 15.7% of failed tests, with a broken coil spring next at 7.8%.
2013 cars pass 90.4% of the time at under 40,000 miles, falling to 76.3% over 100,000.
| Mileage at test | Pass rate | Tests |
|---|---|---|
| Under 40,000 | 90.4% | 2,130 |
| 40,000 to 60,000 | 85.5% | 4,588 |
| 60,000 to 80,000 | 82.4% | 5,350 |
| 80,000 to 100,000 | 80.6% | 3,801 |
| Over 100,000 | 76.3% | 2,865 |
By fuel: petrol 83.8% (12,036 tests), diesel 80.9% (6,698 tests).
Audi TT 2012 80.9% pass 16,585 tests
On a 2012 Audi TT, tyre tread below the legal minimum appears on 15.4% of failed tests, with a broken coil spring next at 7.8%.
2012 cars pass 89.3% of the time at under 40,000 miles, falling to 74.5% over 100,000.
| Mileage at test | Pass rate | Tests |
|---|---|---|
| Under 40,000 | 89.3% | 1,368 |
| 40,000 to 60,000 | 85.6% | 3,160 |
| 60,000 to 80,000 | 81.7% | 4,366 |
| 80,000 to 100,000 | 79.5% | 3,966 |
| Over 100,000 | 74.5% | 3,724 |
By fuel: petrol 81.6% (10,934 tests), diesel 79.7% (5,648 tests).
Audi TT 2011 75.9% pass 18,898 tests
On a 2011 Audi TT, a split ball joint dust cover appears on 12.7% of failed tests, with tyre tread below the legal minimum next at 12%.
2011 cars pass 87.7% of the time at under 40,000 miles, falling to 72.1% over 100,000.
| Mileage at test | Pass rate | Tests |
|---|---|---|
| Under 40,000 | 87.7% | 1,017 |
| 40,000 to 60,000 | 81.3% | 2,723 |
| 60,000 to 80,000 | 76.2% | 4,635 |
| 80,000 to 100,000 | 74.8% | 4,530 |
| Over 100,000 | 72.1% | 5,989 |
By fuel: petrol 76.3% (12,650 tests), diesel 75.2% (6,248 tests).
Audi TT 2010 72.3% pass 19,011 tests
On a 2010 Audi TT, a split ball joint dust cover appears on 13.9% of failed tests, with tyre tread below the legal minimum next at 10.7%.
2010 cars pass 86.1% of the time at under 40,000 miles, falling to 67.7% over 100,000.
| Mileage at test | Pass rate | Tests |
|---|---|---|
| Under 40,000 | 86.1% | 841 |
| 40,000 to 60,000 | 78.7% | 2,129 |
| 60,000 to 80,000 | 74.9% | 3,990 |
| 80,000 to 100,000 | 72.4% | 4,427 |
| Over 100,000 | 67.7% | 7,621 |
By fuel: petrol 73.4% (12,082 tests), diesel 70.6% (6,926 tests).
Audi TT 2009 71.6% pass 17,629 tests
On a 2009 Audi TT, a broken coil spring appears on 14.2% of failed tests, with a split ball joint dust cover next at 13%.
2009 cars pass 82% of the time at under 40,000 miles, falling to 67.6% over 100,000.
| Mileage at test | Pass rate | Tests |
|---|---|---|
| Under 40,000 | 82% | 605 |
| 40,000 to 60,000 | 79% | 1,642 |
| 60,000 to 80,000 | 75% | 3,140 |
| 80,000 to 100,000 | 72.3% | 4,208 |
| Over 100,000 | 67.6% | 8,027 |
By fuel: petrol 73.3% (11,356 tests), diesel 68.5% (6,273 tests).
Audi TT 2008 68.4% pass 21,047 tests
On a 2008 Audi TT, a broken coil spring appears on 14.3% of failed tests, with a sidelight not working next at 12.7%.
2008 cars pass 83.8% of the time at under 40,000 miles, falling to 64.7% over 100,000.
| Mileage at test | Pass rate | Tests |
|---|---|---|
| Under 40,000 | 83.8% | 618 |
| 40,000 to 60,000 | 77.3% | 1,674 |
| 60,000 to 80,000 | 73.2% | 3,318 |
| 80,000 to 100,000 | 68.2% | 4,928 |
| Over 100,000 | 64.7% | 10,503 |
By fuel: petrol 68.8% (18,240 tests), diesel 66% (2,807 tests).
Audi TT 2007 66.1% pass 23,097 tests
On a 2007 Audi TT, a broken coil spring appears on 15.6% of failed tests, with a sidelight not working next at 14.2%.
2007 cars pass 84.5% of the time at under 40,000 miles, falling to 62.3% over 100,000.
| Mileage at test | Pass rate | Tests |
|---|---|---|
| Under 40,000 | 84.5% | 619 |
| 40,000 to 60,000 | 77.2% | 1,487 |
| 60,000 to 80,000 | 71.8% | 3,257 |
| 80,000 to 100,000 | 66.3% | 5,187 |
| Over 100,000 | 62.3% | 12,542 |
Audi TT 2006 61.3% pass 8,560 tests
On a 2006 Audi TT, a sidelight not working appears on 19.5% of failed tests, with a broken coil spring next at 15.5%.
2006 cars pass 86.4% of the time at under 40,000 miles, falling to 57% over 100,000.
| Mileage at test | Pass rate | Tests |
|---|---|---|
| Under 40,000 | 86.4% | 264 |
| 40,000 to 60,000 | 69.4% | 523 |
| 60,000 to 80,000 | 65.3% | 1,122 |
| 80,000 to 100,000 | 64.5% | 1,830 |
| Over 100,000 | 57% | 4,818 |
Audi TT 2005 60.4% pass 10,573 tests
On a 2005 Audi TT, a sidelight not working appears on 21% of failed tests, with a broken coil spring next at 14.5%.
2005 cars pass 83.3% of the time at under 40,000 miles, falling to 54.4% over 100,000.
| Mileage at test | Pass rate | Tests |
|---|---|---|
| Under 40,000 | 83.3% | 359 |
| 40,000 to 60,000 | 73.6% | 947 |
| 60,000 to 80,000 | 66.6% | 1,652 |
| 80,000 to 100,000 | 60.6% | 2,396 |
| Over 100,000 | 54.4% | 5,217 |
Audi TT 2004 59.8% pass 13,570 tests
On a 2004 Audi TT, a dashboard warning light appears on 18.1% of failed tests, with a sidelight not working next at 17.9%.
2004 cars pass 84.1% of the time at under 40,000 miles, falling to 54% over 100,000.
| Mileage at test | Pass rate | Tests |
|---|---|---|
| Under 40,000 | 84.1% | 434 |
| 40,000 to 60,000 | 73.7% | 893 |
| 60,000 to 80,000 | 66.1% | 1,892 |
| 80,000 to 100,000 | 62.6% | 2,862 |
| Over 100,000 | 54% | 7,481 |
Audi TT 2003 58.9% pass 13,763 tests
On a 2003 Audi TT, a sidelight not working appears on 16.8% of failed tests, with a dashboard warning light next at 12.2%.
2003 cars pass 83.5% of the time at under 40,000 miles, falling to 55.6% over 100,000.
| Mileage at test | Pass rate | Tests |
|---|---|---|
| Under 40,000 | 83.5% | 278 |
| 40,000 to 60,000 | 72.7% | 718 |
| 60,000 to 80,000 | 64.5% | 1,586 |
| 80,000 to 100,000 | 59.6% | 2,839 |
| Over 100,000 | 55.6% | 8,329 |
Audi TT 2002 58.5% pass 12,042 tests
On a 2002 Audi TT, a split CV boot appears on 16.2% of failed tests, with a sidelight not working next at 14.6%.
2002 cars pass 82% of the time at under 40,000 miles, falling to 56.1% over 100,000.
| Mileage at test | Pass rate | Tests |
|---|---|---|
| Under 40,000 | 82% | 206 |
| 40,000 to 60,000 | 74.6% | 562 |
| 60,000 to 80,000 | 62.5% | 1,132 |
| 80,000 to 100,000 | 59.2% | 1,994 |
| Over 100,000 | 56.1% | 8,135 |
Audi TT 2001 59% pass 8,084 tests
On a 2001 Audi TT, a split CV boot appears on 15% of failed tests, with a sidelight not working next at 14%.
2001 cars pass 81.6% of the time at under 40,000 miles, falling to 56.4% over 100,000.
| Mileage at test | Pass rate | Tests |
|---|---|---|
| Under 40,000 | 81.6% | 141 |
| 40,000 to 60,000 | 73.8% | 320 |
| 60,000 to 80,000 | 68.2% | 661 |
| 80,000 to 100,000 | 59.5% | 1,384 |
| Over 100,000 | 56.4% | 5,568 |
Audi TT 2000 59.2% pass 5,158 tests
On a 2000 Audi TT, a split CV boot appears on 13.8% of failed tests, with a sidelight not working next at 12.7%.
2000 cars pass 76.5% of the time at under 40,000 miles, falling to 54.8% over 100,000.
| Mileage at test | Pass rate | Tests |
|---|---|---|
| Under 40,000 | 76.5% | 102 |
| 40,000 to 60,000 | 70.4% | 257 |
| 60,000 to 80,000 | 69.1% | 475 |
| 80,000 to 100,000 | 66.2% | 850 |
| Over 100,000 | 54.8% | 3,467 |
Questions people ask
Is the Audi TT reliable?
On MOT evidence the Audi TT is well above average. It passes 76.2% of tests against 71.7% for all cars, and beats cars of the same age by 11.5 points. 91.2% pass their first MOT at three years old. Figures from 335,445 DVSA tests.
What are the most common Audi TT MOT failures?
Tyre tread below the legal minimum (11.9% of failed tests), a broken coil spring (7.1%) and a sidelight not working (6.5%). A tyre fail usually means a tyre that was already an advisory last year. Worth looking at the previous certificate before booking.
Which Audi TT year is the most reliable?
Among years with a large sample, 2020 cars have the highest pass rate at 91.4% and 2002 cars the lowest at 58.5%. Newer years pass more because they are younger, so compare a specific car's year against the table above rather than against the overall figure.
What advisories does a Audi TT usually get?
Tyre tread below the legal minimum is the most frequent, noted on 15.9% of all TT tests, then worn brake discs (9.5%). An advisory passes the car today but marks the item most likely to fail next year.
How many miles a year does a Audi TT do?
About 6,284 miles a year on average, calculated from the odometer readings recorded at consecutive MOTs. That is close to the UK average of roughly 7,400.
How do I check a particular Audi TT?
The figures describe the whole fleet. For one car, enter its registration in the free MOT check to see its own test history, advisories and mileage, set against these averages for its year.
Checking a TT before you buy?
Enter the registration to see its own MOT history, advisories and mileage set against these figures, including whether it has done more or fewer than the 6,284 miles a year typical of the model.
Source: DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results, 2023 to 2025. Class 4 cars, normal tests only; a pass after rectification counts as an initial failure. Age-adjusted figures compare the model's pass rate at each age with the national rate at the same age. Methodology.