2001 · 23 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2001 Audi TT MOT pass rate and common faults

2,665 MOT tests in 2024. 59.3% passed first time, compared with 59.4% for all cars the same age.

100About average
Passed first time59.3%
Failed or needed repairs40.8%
Typical mileage at test118,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 2,665 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt6.0%
  2. Catalyst emissions: Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits4.7%
  3. Position lamp: not working4.4%
  4. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect4.0%
  5. Coil spring: fractured or broken3.9%
  6. Catalyst emissions: carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits3.5%
  7. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn3.1%
  8. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.1%
    137 marked dangerous
  9. Anti-lock braking system: warning lamp indicates an ABS fault3.1%
  10. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.0%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics28.3%
  2. Emissions & leaks22.1%
  3. Brakes18.5%
  4. Suspension17.2%
  5. Body & chassis10.2%
  6. Tyres7.8%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)7.8%
  8. Steering5.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded20.2%
  2. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn16.9%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm15.9%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened15.1%
  5. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine13.7%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year is about as good as an average car its age. 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 2001 Audi TT?

In 2024, 59.3% of 2001 Audi TT cars passed their MOT first time, across 2,665 tests. The average for all 23-year-old cars was 59.4%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2001 Audi TT?

The most common failure reasons were joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; catalyst emissions: lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits; position lamp: not working. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2001 Audi TT reliable at MOT time?

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