Audi TT common problems by mileage
What UK MOT testers flag on the Audi TT at each age and mileage, compared with all cars.
In 115,644 UK MOT tests of the Audi TT in 2023, the problem that most sets it apart from other cars is shock absorbers (a serious fluid leak): recorded on 7.1% of tests of 2015–2017 cars at 100k–120k mi (161k–193k km), 7.1× the rate for all cars of that age and mileage. Other stand-out issues: malfunction indicator lamp (inoperative or indicates a malfunction) (5.9×); linkage ball joint dust cover (ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt) (3.4×); suspension arm (corroded but not seriously weakened) (4.2×). The most common reasons a Audi TT fails its MOT are position lamp (not working); tyres (tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm); coil spring (fractured or broken).
Last updated: · Source: DVSA anonymised MOT data 2023
What stands out on the Audi TT
Parts that MOT testers flag clearly more often on the Audi TT than on all cars of the same age at the same mileage (at least 1.5× the rate and 3% of tests).
| Issue | Type | First used | Mileage | Share of tests | All cars this age | Ratio | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak | MOT fail | 2015–2017 | 100k–120k mi (161k–193k km) | 7.1% | 1% | 7.1× | 378 |
| Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction | MOT fail | 2005–2007 | 160k+ mi (257k+ km) | 11% | 1.9% | 5.9× | 698 |
| Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt | MOT fail | 2008–2010 | 40k–60k mi (64k–97k km) | 3.7% | 1.1% | 3.4× | 2,198 |
| Suspension arm: corroded but not seriously weakened | Advisory | 2010–2012 | 160k+ mi (257k+ km) | 6.3% | 1.5% | 4.2× | 334 |
| Pins and bushes: pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement | Advisory | 2003–2005 | 40k–60k mi (64k–97k km) | 17% | 5% | 3.4× | 964 |
| Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt | MOT fail | 1998–2000 | 140k–160k mi (225k–257k km) | 9.6% | 2.6% | 3.7× | 353 |
| Shock absorbers: has light misting of oil | Advisory | 2015–2017 | 100k–120k mi (161k–193k km) | 13% | 3.6% | 3.6× | 378 |
| Sub-frame: corroded but not seriously weakened | Advisory | 1999–2001 | 160k+ mi (257k+ km) | 8.7% | 2.7% | 3.2× | 607 |
Audi TT by mileage (2015–2017 cars)
The most-tested first-use years. For each mileage band: how many MOT tests, the most common item, and the item that stands out most against other cars.
| Mileage | Tests | Most common | Stands out |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0k–20k mi (0k–32k km) | 1,650 | Tyres (tread depth): worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (10%) | Tyres (tread depth): worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (10%, 1.9×) |
| 20k–40k mi (32k–64k km) | 8,369 | Tyres (tread depth): worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (14%) | — |
| 40k–60k mi (64k–97k km) | 8,969 | Tyres (tread depth): worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (17%) | Brake discs: worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (13%, 1.5×) |
| 60k–80k mi (97k–129k km) | 4,410 | Tyres (tread depth): worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (17%) | — |
| 80k–100k mi (129k–161k km) | 1,411 | Tyres (tread depth): worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (19%) | Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak (3%, 3.8×) |
| 100k–120k mi (161k–193k km) | 378 | Tyres (tread depth): worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (25%) | Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak (7.1%, 7.1×) |
Audi TT by first-use year
| First used | Tests | Biggest stand-out issue |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 422 | Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt at 140k–160k mi (225k–257k km) (3.7×) |
| 2000 | 2,053 | Sub-frame: corroded but not seriously weakened at 160k+ mi (257k+ km) (3.2×) |
| 2001 | 3,164 | Pins and bushes: pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement at 60k–80k mi (97k–129k km) (3×) |
| 2002 | 4,641 | Pins and bushes: pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement at 40k–60k mi (64k–97k km) (2.7×) |
| 2003 | 5,251 | Pins and bushes: pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement at 40k–60k mi (64k–97k km) (2.9×) |
| 2004 | 5,031 | Pins and bushes: pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement at 40k–60k mi (64k–97k km) (3.4×) |
| 2005 | 3,854 | Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction at 160k+ mi (257k+ km) (5.3×) |
| 2006 | 3,071 | Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction at 160k+ mi (257k+ km) (5.9×) |
| 2007 | 8,183 | Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction at 160k+ mi (257k+ km) (4.8×) |
| 2008 | 7,393 | Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction at 160k+ mi (257k+ km) (4×) |
| 2009 | 6,156 | Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt at 40k–60k mi (64k–97k km) (3.4×) |
| 2010 | 6,551 | Suspension arm: corroded but not seriously weakened at 160k+ mi (257k+ km) (3.5×) |
| 2011 | 6,477 | Suspension arm: corroded but not seriously weakened at 160k+ mi (257k+ km) (4.2×) |
| 2012 | 5,674 | Suspension arm: corroded but not seriously weakened at 100k–120k mi (161k–193k km) (2.6×) |
| 2013 | 6,361 | Nothing stands out |
| 2014 | 4,000 | Tyres (tread depth): worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 0k–20k mi (0k–32k km) (1.8×) |
| 2015 | 8,665 | Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak at 100k–120k mi (161k–193k km) (4.8×) |
| 2016 | 9,257 | Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak at 100k–120k mi (161k–193k km) (7.1×) |
| 2017 | 7,425 | Tyres (tread depth): tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm at 80k–100k mi (129k–161k km) (2×) |
| 2018 | 4,181 | Tyres (tread depth): tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm at 60k–80k mi (97k–129k km) (1.5×) |
| 2019 | 4,680 | Tyres (condition): has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords at 40k–60k mi (64k–97k km) (1.8×) |
| 2020 | 3,056 | Tyres (tread depth): tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm at 40k–60k mi (64k–97k km) (2.3×) |
How these numbers are made
From the DVSA anonymised MOT data for 2023: every normal MOT test of a car in Great Britain, with its mileage and every advisory and failure item. For each first-use year (pooled with the years either side) and 20,000-mile band we count the share of tests where a part was recorded, and compare it with the same share for every car of that age at that mileage. A cell is shown only with 300 or more tests. Advisories are tester notes, not failures. Figures describe UK-market cars; engines and equipment can differ in other countries.
Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0 (DVSA anonymised MOT data, 2023).
Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the Audi TT?
In 115,644 UK MOT tests of the Audi TT in 2023, the problem that most sets it apart from other cars is shock absorbers (a serious fluid leak): recorded on 7.1% of tests of 2015–2017 cars at 100k–120k mi (161k–193k km), 7.1× the rate for all cars of that age and mileage. Other stand-out issues: malfunction indicator lamp (inoperative or indicates a malfunction) (5.9×); linkage ball joint dust cover (ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt) (3.4×); suspension arm (corroded but not seriously weakened) (4.2×). The most common reasons a Audi TT fails its MOT are position lamp (not working); tyres (tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm); coil spring (fractured or broken).
Why do Audi TTs fail the MOT?
Across 115,644 MOT tests in 2023, the most common failure items on the Audi TT were position lamp (not working) (6.5% of tests); tyres (tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm) (3.3% of tests); coil spring (fractured or broken) (5.2% of tests).
At what mileage do Audi TT problems start?
The clearest Audi TT-specific issue, shock absorbers (a serious fluid leak), peaks against other cars at 100k–120k mi (161k–193k km) on 2015–2017 cars (7.1% of tests vs 1% for all cars that age).
Where does this Audi TT data come from?
From the UK government's anonymised MOT test data (DVSA, 2023, Open Government Licence v3.0): 115,644 tests of the Audi TT. VinSnap shows the same numbers for your own car's age and mileage in the app.