2002 · 22 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2002 Audi TT MOT pass rate and common faults

3,988 MOT tests in 2024. 58.7% passed first time, compared with 58.1% for all cars the same age.

101About average
Passed first time58.7%
Failed or needed repairs41.3%
Typical mileage at test115,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 3,988 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt6.7%
  2. Coil spring: fractured or broken5.4%
  3. Position lamp: not working5.1%
  4. Catalyst emissions: Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits4.1%
  5. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded3.9%
  6. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect3.6%
  7. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn3.5%
  8. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.4%
    197 marked dangerous
  9. Catalyst emissions: carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits2.9%
  10. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction2.8%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics27.4%
  2. Suspension19.1%
  3. Emissions & leaks18.9%
  4. Brakes18.8%
  5. Body & chassis11.1%
  6. Tyres9.0%
  7. Steering5.9%
  8. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.5%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded22.5%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm17.4%
  3. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine15.7%
  4. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn14.8%
  5. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened12.5%

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 2002 Audi TT?

In 2024, 58.7% of 2002 Audi TT cars passed their MOT first time, across 3,988 tests. The average for all 22-year-old cars was 58.1%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2002 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 2002 Audi TT reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 101, which is about average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).