2019 · 5 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2019 Audi TT MOT pass rate and common faults

4,652 MOT tests in 2024. 91.0% passed first time, compared with 84.9% for all cars the same age.

107Above average
Passed first time91.0%
Failed or needed repairs9.0%
Typical mileage at test28,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 4,652 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.2%
    185 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 thick0.9%
    63 marked dangerous
  4. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed0.8%
    56 marked dangerous
  5. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.6%
    40 marked dangerous
  6. Headlamp aim: too high0.3%
  7. Headlamp cleaning device: for LED or HID headlamp inoperative0.3%
  8. Tyres - condition: has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.2%
    16 marked dangerous
  9. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively0.2%
  10. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps0.2%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres5.9%
  2. Brakes1.5%
  3. Lights & electrics1.4%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)0.7%
  5. Emissions & leaks0.4%
  6. Number plates & VIN0.3%
  7. Seat belts & airbags0.3%
  8. Suspension0.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm13.1%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick8.6%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure6.1%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened6.1%
  5. Non-component advisories: Nail in tyre2.9%

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 2019 Audi TT?

In 2024, 91.0% of 2019 Audi TT cars passed their MOT first time, across 4,652 tests. The average for all 5-year-old cars was 84.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2019 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 2019 Audi TT reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 107, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).