2009 · 15 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2009 Audi TT MOT pass rate and common faults

5,686 MOT tests in 2024. 72.1% passed first time, compared with 58.4% for all cars the same age.

123Well above average
Passed first time72.1%
Failed or needed repairs27.9%
Typical mileage at test96,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 5,686 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Coil spring: fractured or broken4.0%
  2. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt3.7%
  3. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction2.5%
  4. Position lamp: not working2.4%
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.2%
    221 marked dangerous
  6. Service brake performance: excessively binding2.0%
  7. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.7%
    149 marked dangerous
  8. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.2%
  9. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak1.2%
  10. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.1%

Problem areas

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

  1. Suspension12.9%
  2. Lights & electrics11.6%
  3. Brakes7.5%
  4. Tyres6.5%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.9%
  6. Emissions & leaks4.2%
  7. Body & chassis1.5%
  8. Seat belts & airbags1.0%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm17.5%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure7.4%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened7.0%
  4. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened6.7%
  5. Sub-frame: corroded and seriously weakened6.5%

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: coil spring: fractured or broken. 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 2009 Audi TT?

In 2024, 72.1% of 2009 Audi TT cars passed their MOT first time, across 5,686 tests. The average for all 15-year-old cars was 58.4%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2009 Audi TT?

The most common failure reasons were coil spring: fractured or broken; linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2009 Audi TT reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 123, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).