2005 · 19 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2005 Audi TT MOT pass rate and common faults

3,504 MOT tests in 2024. 59.7% passed first time, compared with 56.5% for all cars the same age.

106Above average
Passed first time59.7%
Failed or needed repairs40.3%
Typical mileage at test100,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 3,504 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Position lamp: not working6.1%
  2. Coil spring: fractured or broken5.4%
  3. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt4.9%
  4. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction4.8%
  5. SRS malfunction indicator lamp: warning lamp indicates a fault4.2%
  6. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt3.7%
  7. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn3.7%
  8. Catalyst emissions: Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits2.7%
  9. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect2.6%
  10. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases2.6%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics25.9%
  2. Suspension18.5%
  3. Brakes17.3%
  4. Emissions & leaks13.9%
  5. Body & chassis9.9%
  6. Tyres7.0%
  7. Seat belts & airbags5.1%
  8. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.7%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn20.3%
  2. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded16.9%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm16.3%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened14.1%
  5. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine9.4%

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: position lamp: not working. 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 2005 Audi TT?

In 2024, 59.7% of 2005 Audi TT cars passed their MOT first time, across 3,504 tests. The average for all 19-year-old cars was 56.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2005 Audi TT?

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

Is the 2005 Audi TT reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 106, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).