2017 · 7 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2017 Audi TT MOT pass rate and common faults

7,278 MOT tests in 2024. 88.5% passed first time, compared with 79.8% for all cars the same age.

111Well above average
Passed first time88.5%
Failed or needed repairs11.5%
Typical mileage at test43,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 7,278 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.8%
    336 marked dangerous
  2. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.3%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.2%
    121 marked dangerous
  4. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.0%
    101 marked dangerous
  5. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps0.7%
  6. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.5%
    50 marked dangerous
  7. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively0.4%
  8. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak0.4%
  9. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid0.3%
  10. Headlamp aim: too high0.3%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres6.8%
  2. Lights & electrics2.5%
  3. Brakes2.3%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)1.4%
  5. Emissions & leaks0.8%
  6. Suspension0.5%
  7. Seat belts & airbags0.3%
  8. Number plates & VIN0.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm15.5%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened9.8%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick9.6%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure5.2%
  5. Non-component advisories: Nail in tyre2.7%

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: 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 2017 Audi TT?

In 2024, 88.5% of 2017 Audi TT cars passed their MOT first time, across 7,278 tests. The average for all 7-year-old cars was 79.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2017 Audi TT?

The most common failure reasons were tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2017 Audi TT reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 111, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).