2004 · 20 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2004 Audi TT MOT pass rate and common faults

4,463 MOT tests in 2024. 58.7% passed first time, compared with 56.4% for all cars the same age.

104Above average
Passed first time58.7%
Failed or needed repairs41.3%
Typical mileage at test105,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 4,463 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction6.3%
  2. Position lamp: not working6.0%
  3. Coil spring: fractured or broken5.2%
  4. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt4.9%
  5. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn4.4%
  6. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded3.5%
  7. SRS malfunction indicator lamp: warning lamp indicates a fault3.3%
  8. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect3.0%
  9. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt2.8%
  10. Catalyst emissions: Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits2.8%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics26.0%
  2. Suspension19.7%
  3. Brakes18.2%
  4. Emissions & leaks16.4%
  5. Body & chassis10.4%
  6. Tyres7.8%
  7. Seat belts & airbags4.2%
  8. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded21.1%
  2. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn17.9%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm15.6%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened13.7%
  5. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened10.6%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction. 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 2004 Audi TT?

In 2024, 58.7% of 2004 Audi TT cars passed their MOT first time, across 4,463 tests. The average for all 20-year-old cars was 56.4%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2004 Audi TT?

The most common failure reasons were malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction; position lamp: not working; coil spring: fractured or broken. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2004 Audi TT reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 104, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).