2020 · 4 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2020 Audi TT MOT pass rate and common faults

3,027 MOT tests in 2024. 90.9% passed first time, compared with 86.9% for all cars the same age.

105Above average
Passed first time90.9%
Failed or needed repairs9.1%
Typical mileage at test23,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 3,027 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.5%
    185 marked dangerous
  2. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.6%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.8%
    39 marked dangerous
  4. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed0.7%
    46 marked dangerous
  5. SRS malfunction indicator lamp: warning lamp indicates a fault0.5%
  6. Tyres - condition: has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.4%
    20 marked dangerous
  7. Headlamp cleaning device: for LED or HID headlamp inoperative0.3%
  8. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak0.3%
  9. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick0.3%
    12 marked dangerous
  10. Headlamp aim: too low0.3%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres6.7%
  2. Lights & electrics1.4%
  3. Brakes0.8%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)0.8%
  5. Seat belts & airbags0.5%
  6. Suspension0.5%
  7. Number plates & VIN0.2%
  8. Emissions & leaks0.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm12.9%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure6.0%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened5.5%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick4.5%
  5. Non-component advisories: Nail in tyre3.6%

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 2020 Audi TT?

In 2024, 90.9% of 2020 Audi TT cars passed their MOT first time, across 3,027 tests. The average for all 4-year-old cars was 86.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2020 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; tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2020 Audi TT reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 105, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).