2000 · 24 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2000 Audi TT MOT pass rate and common faults

1,612 MOT tests in 2024. 59.9% passed first time, compared with 61.5% for all cars the same age.

97Below average
Passed first time59.9%
Failed or needed repairs40.1%
Typical mileage at test117,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,612 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt5.4%
  2. Coil spring: fractured or broken4.3%
  3. Position lamp: not working4.1%
  4. Anti-lock braking system: warning lamp indicates an ABS fault3.5%
  5. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded3.5%
  6. Catalyst emissions: Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits3.3%
  7. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn3.2%
  8. Service brake performance: excessively binding2.7%
  9. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.7%
  10. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.5%
    61 marked dangerous

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics28.8%
  2. Brakes21.7%
  3. Suspension17.4%
  4. Emissions & leaks13.7%
  5. Body & chassis9.0%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)7.0%
  7. Tyres6.5%
  8. Steering5.6%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded20.2%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened17.7%
  3. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn17.1%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm14.7%
  5. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine12.8%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2000 Audi TT?

In 2024, 59.9% of 2000 Audi TT cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,612 tests. The average for all 24-year-old cars was 61.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2000 Audi TT?

The most common failure reasons were joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; coil spring: fractured or broken; position lamp: not working. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2000 Audi TT reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 97, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).