AUDI TT Common Problems & Reliability

Based on 15,718 MOT tests from 1,027 vehicles analysed by VehicleScore. The figures below describe that VehicleScore sample. Recurring issues seen in VehicleScore MOT data are not a claim that every AUDI TT has the same fault.

AUDI TT's have a very good reliability rating of 663/999. The score was calculated from the average of every AUDI TT that has had a registered MOT.

We calculated all of the below figures by getting the score from each vehicle make/model/year/fuel, which are each calculated a score. We then generate the average score, taking into account factors such as mileage and emissions.

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Fuel Type	Year	Reliability Score	Avg Mileage	Sample Size
N/A	N/A	848/999Excellent	116,001 miles	920 vehicles
N/A	N/A	823/999Excellent	89,441 miles	2,497 vehicles
N/A	N/A	799/999Very good	67,148 miles	4,280 vehicles
N/A	N/A	772/999Very good	65,326 miles	4,859 vehicles
N/A	N/A	753/999Very good	69,368 miles	3,929 vehicles
N/A	N/A	736/999Very good	72,000 miles	1,554 vehicles
N/A	N/A	727/999Very good	72,810 miles	3,288 vehicles
N/A	N/A	702/999Very good	70,943 miles	1,719 vehicles
N/A	N/A	678/999Good	69,990 miles	1,555 vehicles
N/A	N/A	666/999Good	75,737 miles	2,318 vehicles
N/A	N/A	661/999Good	72,733 miles	1,542 vehicles
N/A	N/A	630/999Good	74,685 miles	1,759 vehicles
N/A	N/A	620/999Good	73,659 miles	1,218 vehicles
N/A	N/A	594/999Above average	78,164 miles	2,140 vehicles
N/A	N/A	560/999Above average	78,378 miles	2,873 vehicles
N/A	N/A	555/999Above average	74,859 miles	503 vehicles
N/A	N/A	405/999Average	78,791 miles	3,716 vehicles
N/A	N/A	397/999Fair	78,786 miles	3,870 vehicles

How reliable is the AUDI TT?

Based on 15,718 MOT tests from 1,027 vehicles analysed by VehicleScore.

Vehicles

1,027

MOT tests

15,718

Pass rate

80.5%

Median mileage

89,607 mi

Recurring issues seen in VehicleScore MOT data are inspection findings from this sample. They are not a statement that every AUDI TT has the same fault. The median VehicleScore in this sample is 640 out of 999.

Common AUDI TT MOT problems

These groups combine equivalent MOT comments, such as the same tyre note on different corners. Counts are comment occurrences in the sample, not a percentage of cars.

Tyre wear

VehicleScore MOT data includes 3,167 advisory comments and 344 failure comments in this group. Seen as both an advisory and a failure reason. These are comment occurrences, not a share of all cars.

These MOT comments record tyres that were worn, damaged, or close to the legal tread depth when the car was inspected.

What to inspect

Check the tread depth and look for uneven wear, cracking, or damage on all four tyres.

Example MOT wording: NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT/WORN ON EDGE (5.2.3 (E))

Brake disc wear

VehicleScore MOT data includes 401 advisory comments in this group. Seen mainly as an advisory. These are comment occurrences, not a share of all cars.

These MOT comments record brake discs that were worn, scored, pitted, or corroded.

What to inspect

Look at the disc faces for deep scoring, a lip at the edge, and corrosion.

Example MOT wording: REAR BRAKE DISC WORN, PITTED OR SCORED, BUT NOT SERIOUSLY WEAKENED (1.1.14 (A) (II))

Lamp and bulb faults

VehicleScore MOT data includes 324 failure comments in this group. Seen mainly as a failure reason. These are comment occurrences, not a share of all cars.

These MOT comments record a lamp or bulb other than a headlamp or indicator.

What to inspect

Switch on the side, brake, fog, and number-plate lamps.

Example MOT wording: SUPPLEMENTARY RESTRAINT SYSTEM WARNING LAMP INDICATES A FAULT (7.1.6 (A))

Corrosion

VehicleScore MOT data includes 277 advisory comments in this group. Seen mainly as an advisory. These are comment occurrences, not a share of all cars.

These MOT comments record corrosion the tester could see on the body or structure. Corrosion already named on a spring, brake, or other component is counted with that component.

What to inspect

Inspect the underside, sills, and subframe for heavy corrosion, especially where an advisory mentions it.

Example MOT wording: REAR SUB-FRAME CORRODED BUT NOT SERIOUSLY WEAKENED (5.3.3 (B) (I))

Oil leak

VehicleScore MOT data includes 238 advisory comments in this group. Seen mainly as an advisory. These are comment occurrences, not a share of all cars.

These MOT comments record an oil leak noted by the tester. Shock absorber misting is counted as a damper issue, not as an engine oil leak.

What to inspect

Look under the engine for fresh oil, and check the oil level.

Example MOT wording: OIL LEAK, BUT NOT EXCESSIVE (8.4.1 (A) (I))

Brake pad wear

VehicleScore MOT data includes 202 advisory comments in this group. Seen mainly as an advisory. These are comment occurrences, not a share of all cars.

These MOT comments record brake pads that were worn or below the inspection limit.

What to inspect

Ask for recent pad replacement and look at the remaining pad thickness.

Example MOT wording: REAR BRAKE PAD(S) WEARING THIN (1.1.13 (A) (II))

Coil spring issues

VehicleScore MOT data includes 199 failure comments in this group. Seen mainly as a failure reason. These are comment occurrences, not a share of all cars.

These MOT comments record coil springs that were corroded, fractured, or otherwise defective. They are counted separately from shock absorbers.

What to inspect

Look for a broken or heavily corroded spring and compare the ride height on both sides.

Example MOT wording: OFFSIDE FRONT COIL SPRING FRACTURED OR BROKEN (5.3.1 (B) (I))

Engine warning lamp

VehicleScore MOT data includes 102 failure comments in this group. Seen mainly as a failure reason. These are comment occurrences, not a share of all cars.

These MOT comments record an engine warning lamp that was on, or did not work, during the inspection.

What to inspect

Switch on the ignition and confirm the lamp comes on and then goes out. Ask what was diagnosed if it stayed on.

Example MOT wording: ENGINE MIL INOPERATIVE OR INDICATES A MALFUNCTION (8.2.1.2 (H))

AUDI TT MOT reliability by year

A model year is only commented on when VehicleScore has at least 5 vehicles from that year.

Year	Vehicles	MOT tests	Pass rate	Recurring issues seen
2023	8	9	100%	No recurring grouped MOT issue in this year sample
2022	7	16	81.3%	Tyre wear
2021	18	59	93.2%	Tyre wear, Brake disc wear
2020	11	50	92%	Tyre wear, Brake pad wear
2019	24	130	90.8%	Tyre wear, Brake pad wear
2018	21	143	92.3%	Tyre wear, Brake disc wear
2017	50	385	91.4%	Tyre wear, Brake disc wear
2016	86	756	89.2%	Tyre wear, Brake disc wear
2015	75	739	88.1%	Tyre wear, Brake disc wear
2014	36	409	85.6%	Tyre wear, Brake pad wear
2013	51	631	87.3%	Tyre wear, Brake pad wear
2012	45	602	86.2%	Tyre wear, Brake pad wear
2011	57	820	84.3%	Tyre wear, Anti-roll bar issues
2010	75	1234	82.1%	Tyre wear, Suspension arm issues
2009	76	1296	84.2%	Tyre wear, Brake disc wear
2008	78	1487	81.3%	Tyre wear, Coil spring issues
2007	83	1694	79.9%	Tyre wear, Coil spring issues
2006	30	646	80.3%	Tyre wear, Lamp and bulb faults
2005	33	747	71.8%	Tyre wear, Lamp and bulb faults
2004	48	1146	76.4%	Tyre wear, Corrosion
2003	37	975	69.5%	Tyre wear, Corrosion
2002	36	912	70.2%	Tyre wear, Corrosion
2001	15	400	69.5%	Tyre wear, Suspension arm issues
2000	12	292	68.5%	Tyre wear, Brake disc wear

What to check when buying a used AUDI TT

This is an inspection checklist based on MOT comments in the VehicleScore sample. It does not mean the car you are looking at has these defects.

Tyre wear. Check the tread depth and look for uneven wear, cracking, or damage on all four tyres.
Brake disc wear. Look at the disc faces for deep scoring, a lip at the edge, and corrosion.
Lamp and bulb faults. Switch on the side, brake, fog, and number-plate lamps.
Corrosion. Inspect the underside, sills, and subframe for heavy corrosion, especially where an advisory mentions it.
Oil leak. Look under the engine for fresh oil, and check the oil level.
Brake pad wear. Ask for recent pad replacement and look at the remaining pad thickness.
Coil spring issues. Look for a broken or heavily corroded spring and compare the ride height on both sides.
Engine warning lamp. Switch on the ignition and confirm the lamp comes on and then goes out. Ask what was diagnosed if it stayed on.

Buying a AUDI TT?

Common problems tell you what can affect AUDI TTs generally. VehicleScore can check the history of the actual car you're considering.

Where does this data come from?

VehicleScore analyses MOT histories from vehicles in its own dataset. Sample sizes vary by model, and a small sample is labelled as such. MOT data records roadworthiness and inspection defects. It does not capture every mechanical or electronic problem a car can have, and a comment on one test is not proof that the model has an inherent fault.

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