2014 · 10 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2014 Audi TT MOT pass rate and common faults

3,810 MOT tests in 2024. 82.5% passed first time, compared with 69.9% for all cars the same age.

118Well above average
Passed first time82.5%
Failed or needed repairs17.4%
Typical mileage at test64,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 3,810 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.8%
    174 marked dangerous
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.2%
    76 marked dangerous
  3. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.2%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.1%
  5. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.0%
    64 marked dangerous
  6. Coil spring: fractured or broken0.9%
  7. Stop lamp: not working0.9%
  8. Service brake performance: excessively binding0.9%
  9. Anti-lock braking system: warning lamp indicates an ABS fault0.8%
  10. Position lamp: not working0.7%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics6.7%
  2. Tyres6.3%
  3. Brakes5.0%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.5%
  5. Suspension2.5%
  6. Emissions & leaks1.2%
  7. Seat belts & airbags0.4%
  8. Body & chassis0.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm15.9%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick7.4%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure7.0%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened6.1%
  5. Suspension arm: corroded and seriously weakened5.4%

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 2014 Audi TT?

In 2024, 82.5% of 2014 Audi TT cars passed their MOT first time, across 3,810 tests. The average for all 10-year-old cars was 69.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2014 Audi TT?

The most common failure reasons were tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2014 Audi TT reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 118, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).