2012 Audi TT · 20,745 MOT tests
2012 Audi TT reliability
2012 Audi TTs fail 16.8% of first MOT tests, 48% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 23 TT years (20,745 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Audi TTs: 22.6%)
- 16.8%
- first-time fail rate (all Audi TTs: 22.6%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 48% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 11
- 73,012
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 11
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 20,745
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2012 against the years either side
- 2011 cars: 40% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2012 car does better)
- 2013 cars: 48% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (level)
- Strong point: suspension, 76% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2012 car carries a 61 plate (January–February 2012), or a 12 plate (March–August 2012), or a 62 plate (September–December 2012).
Common problems
What fails on a 2012 Audi TT
Fail rate by area
- Tyres5.4%
- Lights and electrics4.4%
- Brakes3.5%
- Suspension2.7%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors2.7%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks1.1%
- Seat belts and airbags0.5%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 2.21%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 1.03%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 0.99%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Coil spring fractured or broken 0.98%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Service brake excessively binding 0.9%
A brake that drags when released can overheat, wear quickly and waste fuel, so it needs prompt inspection.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 0.87%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (11.98%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (5.4%) · Brake pads wearing thin (4.85%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (4.17%) · Shock absorber light oil misting (2.24%) · Coil spring showing some corrosion (2.2%)
Other years
Every Audi TT year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2012 Audi TT reliable?
2012 Audi TTs fail 16.8% of first MOT tests, 48% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 23 TT years (20,745 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2012 Audi TT MOT?
Most often tyre tread below 1.6mm (2.21% of tests), brake pads worn below 1.5mm (1.03% of tests), wiper blade not clearing windscreen (0.99% of tests).
How many miles should a 2012 Audi TT have done?
At its MOT aged about 11, a typical 2012 Audi TT shows 73,012 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2012 car?
A car first registered in 2012 carries a 61 plate (January–February 2012), or a 12 plate (March–August 2012), or a 62 plate (September–December 2012).
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