2008 · 16 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2008 Audi TT MOT pass rate and common faults

6,950 MOT tests in 2024. 67.7% passed first time, compared with 56.9% for all cars the same age.

119Well above average
Passed first time67.7%
Failed or needed repairs32.4%
Typical mileage at test100,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 6,950 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt4.1%
  2. Coil spring: fractured or broken3.9%
  3. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt3.2%
  4. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction3.2%
  5. Position lamp: not working3.1%
  6. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.5%
    287 marked dangerous
  7. Service brake performance: excessively binding2.4%
  8. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.8%
    179 marked dangerous
  9. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak1.5%
  10. Washers: not working1.3%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics14.7%
  2. Suspension13.0%
  3. Brakes10.6%
  4. Tyres7.1%
  5. Emissions & leaks5.9%
  6. Body & chassis5.9%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.4%
  8. Seat belts & airbags1.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm17.2%
  2. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened8.9%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure7.9%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened7.7%
  5. Sub-frame: corroded and seriously weakened6.9%

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: joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, 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 2008 Audi TT?

In 2024, 67.7% of 2008 Audi TT cars passed their MOT first time, across 6,950 tests. The average for all 16-year-old cars was 56.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2008 Audi TT?

The most common failure reasons were joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; coil spring: fractured or broken; linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2008 Audi TT reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 119, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).