2010 · 14 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2010 Audi TT MOT pass rate and common faults

6,166 MOT tests in 2024. 72.1% passed first time, compared with 59.6% for all cars the same age.

121Well above average
Passed first time72.1%
Failed or needed repairs27.9%
Typical mileage at test90,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 6,166 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt3.5%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.9%
    314 marked dangerous
  3. Service brake performance: excessively binding2.6%
  4. Coil spring: fractured or broken2.3%
  5. Position lamp: not working1.8%
  6. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.8%
  7. Anti-roll bars - ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt1.5%
  8. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak1.5%
  9. Anti-lock braking system: warning lamp indicates an ABS fault1.4%
  10. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.3%

Problem areas

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

  1. Suspension12.5%
  2. Brakes11.1%
  3. Lights & electrics9.3%
  4. Tyres6.6%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.7%
  6. Emissions & leaks3.7%
  7. Body & chassis1.0%
  8. Seat belts & airbags0.8%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm16.9%
  2. Suspension arm: corroded and seriously weakened9.4%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure7.3%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened6.9%
  5. Sub-frame: corroded and seriously weakened6.3%

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: linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover 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 2010 Audi TT?

In 2024, 72.1% of 2010 Audi TT cars passed their MOT first time, across 6,166 tests. The average for all 14-year-old cars was 59.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2010 Audi TT?

The most common failure reasons were linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; service brake performance: excessively binding. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2010 Audi TT reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 121, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).