2012 · 12 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2012 Audi TT MOT pass rate and common faults

5,342 MOT tests in 2024. 80.1% passed first time, compared with 64.3% for all cars the same age.

125Well above average
Passed first time80.1%
Failed or needed repairs19.9%
Typical mileage at test77,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 5,342 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.8%
    240 marked dangerous
  2. Service brake performance: excessively binding1.7%
  3. Coil spring: fractured or broken1.5%
  4. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.3%
    91 marked dangerous
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.1%
    80 marked dangerous
  6. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.0%
  7. Stop lamp: not working1.0%
  8. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.0%
  9. Position lamp: not working0.8%
  10. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak0.8%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics7.3%
  2. Tyres6.9%
  3. Brakes6.0%
  4. Suspension3.8%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.5%
  6. Emissions & leaks2.0%
  7. Seat belts & airbags0.7%
  8. Body & chassis0.6%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm15.4%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure6.9%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick6.0%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened5.8%
  5. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened3.6%

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: tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. 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 2012 Audi TT?

In 2024, 80.1% of 2012 Audi TT cars passed their MOT first time, across 5,342 tests. The average for all 12-year-old cars was 64.3%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2012 Audi TT?

The most common failure reasons were tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; service brake performance: excessively binding; coil spring: fractured or broken. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2012 Audi TT reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 125, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).