2016 · 8 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2016 Audi TT MOT pass rate and common faults

8,948 MOT tests in 2024. 87.4% passed first time, compared with 76.6% for all cars the same age.

114Well above average
Passed first time87.4%
Failed or needed repairs12.6%
Typical mileage at test51,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 8,948 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.5%
    411 marked dangerous
  2. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps1.4%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.2%
  4. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.0%
    127 marked dangerous
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.0%
    129 marked dangerous
  6. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively0.6%
  7. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak0.6%
  8. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.5%
    61 marked dangerous
  9. Headlamp aim: too low0.4%
  10. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn0.4%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres6.4%
  2. Lights & electrics3.1%
  3. Brakes2.6%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)1.7%
  5. Suspension1.0%
  6. Emissions & leaks0.8%
  7. Body & chassis0.3%
  8. Number plates & VIN0.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm16.6%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened12.8%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick8.0%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure5.1%
  5. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak2.8%

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 2016 Audi TT?

In 2024, 87.4% of 2016 Audi TT cars passed their MOT first time, across 8,948 tests. The average for all 8-year-old cars was 76.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2016 Audi TT?

The most common failure reasons were tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps; tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2016 Audi TT reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 114, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).