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Common Audi Tt Problems, Faults, and Repair Costs

Every known Audi Tt MOT issue, ranked by how common it is and what it costs to fix. Based on 252,662 real MOT tests across 24 model years.

Segment: premium | Fuel: Petrol, Diesel

85%

Audi Tt pass rate

90%

Audi average

82%

National average

The Audi Tt has an average MOT pass rate of 85%, which is 5 points below the Audi average and 3 points above the national average. Newer AUDI TTs show better MOT pass rates than older ones, with an average improvement of 15 percentage points.

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Most Common Audi Tt MOT Issues

Ranked by how likely they are to affect your Audi Tt, with typical repair costs

Brakes

High likelihood

£80 - £450

Typical repair cost

Common advisories:

Brake discs worn, brake pads thin, handbrake adjustment needed

Failure points:

Brake disc excessively worn, brake pipe corroded, brake efficiency below minimum

Suspension

High likelihood

£150 - £600

Typical repair cost

Common advisories:

Suspension arm bush worn, shock absorber misting, spring corroded

Failure points:

Coil spring broken, ball joint excessive play, shock absorber leaking

Lights

High likelihood

£15 - £200

Typical repair cost

Common advisories:

Headlamp aim slightly out, lens deteriorated

Failure points:

Headlamp not working, brake light not functioning, indicator failure

Tyres

High likelihood

£50 - £300

Typical repair cost

Common advisories:

Tyre approaching legal limit, slight damage to sidewall

Failure points:

Tyre below minimum tread depth, tyre has a cut exposing ply

Exhaust & Emissions

High likelihood

£80 - £800

Typical repair cost

Common advisories:

Exhaust mounting corroded, slight exhaust leak

Failure points:

Exhaust emissions exceed limits, catalytic converter efficiency low, DPF warning

Steering

High likelihood

£100 - £500

Typical repair cost

Common advisories:

Track rod end has slight play, steering rack boot deteriorated

Failure points:

Steering rack leaking, track rod ball joint worn beyond limits

Body & Structure

High likelihood

£200 - £1200

Typical repair cost

Common advisories:

Surface corrosion on subframe, slight body panel damage

Failure points:

Structural corrosion, body mounting corroded through, chassis weakness

Windscreen & Wipers

Lower likelihood

£10 - £350

Typical repair cost

Common advisories:

Minor windscreen chip, wiper blade deteriorated

Failure points:

Windscreen crack in swept area, wiper does not clear windscreen

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Audi Tt Reliability by Year

MOT pass rate for each model year, based on real test data

1999
71%
Worst year
2000
72%
2001
74%
2002
73%
2003
74%
2004
74%
2005
75%
2006
76%
2007
80%
2008
81%
2009
84%
2010
83%
2011
85%
2012
88%
2013
89%
2014
89%
2015
91%
2016
92%
2017
93%
2018
93%
2019
94%
Best year
2020
94%
2021
93%
2022
91%
YearFuelEnginePass RateFail Rate
2022Petrol2.0L91%6%
2021Petrol2.5L93%7%
2020Petrol2.5L94%6%
2019Petrol2.5L94%5%
2018Petrol2.5L93%6%
2017Petrol2.5L93%7%
2016Petrol2.5L92%8%
2015Petrol1.8L91%8%
2014Petrol2.5L89%10%
2013Petrol2.5L89%11%
2012Petrol2.5L88%12%
2011Petrol2.5L85%14%
2010Petrol2.5L83%17%
2009Petrol2.5L84%16%
2008Diesel3.2L81%19%
2007Petrol2.5L80%19%
2006Petrol1.8L76%23%
2005Petrol1.8L75%24%
2004Petrol1.8L74%25%
2003Petrol1.8L74%25%
2002Petrol1.8L73%26%
2001Petrol1.8L74%25%
2000Petrol1.8L72%26%
1999Petrol1.8L71%29%

Most Reliable Year

2019

94% pass rate from 10,992 tests

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Least Reliable Year

1999

71% pass rate from 987 tests

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Audi Tt Running Costs

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Audi Tt FAQ

What are the most common Audi Tt problems?

The most common Audi Tt MOT problems are brakes, suspension, lights, tyres, exhaust & emissions, steering, body & structure issues. These are the areas most likely to cause advisories or failures during an MOT test, based on 252,662 real tests.

Is the Audi Tt reliable?

The Audi Tt has an average MOT pass rate of 85%, which is 3 points above the national average of 82%. This is considered good reliability.

Which year Audi Tt is most reliable?

The 2019 Audi Tt is the most reliable year with a 94% MOT pass rate. Avoid the 1999 model year if reliability is your priority, as it has the lowest pass rate at 71%.

How much does it cost to fix common Audi Tt faults?

Repair costs vary by issue. Brake work on a Audi Tt typically costs £80-£450, suspension repairs cost £150-£600, and exhaust/emissions fixes cost £80-£800. Lighting and wiper fixes are usually under £200.

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