2011 · 13 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2011 Audi TT MOT pass rate and common faults

6,187 MOT tests in 2024. 75.4% passed first time, compared with 61.8% for all cars the same age.

122Well above average
Passed first time75.4%
Failed or needed repairs24.6%
Typical mileage at test84,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 6,187 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt3.1%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.1%
    335 marked dangerous
  3. Coil spring: fractured or broken2.2%
  4. Service brake performance: excessively binding1.7%
  5. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.5%
    138 marked dangerous
  6. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.5%
    114 marked dangerous
  7. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.3%
  8. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak1.2%
  9. Suspension arm: corroded and seriously weakened1.1%
  10. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.0%

Problem areas

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

  1. Suspension10.7%
  2. Brakes7.9%
  3. Lights & electrics7.5%
  4. Tyres6.9%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.9%
  6. Emissions & leaks2.6%
  7. Seat belts & airbags0.8%
  8. Body & chassis0.8%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm16.7%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure7.2%
  3. Suspension arm: corroded and seriously weakened6.5%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened6.0%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick5.7%

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 2011 Audi TT?

In 2024, 75.4% of 2011 Audi TT cars passed their MOT first time, across 6,187 tests. The average for all 13-year-old cars was 61.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2011 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; coil spring: fractured or broken. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2011 Audi TT reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 122, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).