Audi TT reliability, MPG and running costs
Figures updated
The Audi TT is a sports car. In 2024 MOT tests it scored 141 for reliability (100 is average), ranking 74 of 442, and 22.5% failed first time against a UK average of 28.5%. Its most common MOT failure is tread depth (2.7% of tests).
Ranked 74 of 442 cars in the 2024 MOT Reliability League, and 4 of 7 sports cars
In 2024, 101,374 Audi TTs aged 3 to 20 had an MOT and 22.5% failed first time (UK average 28.5%). Taking age and mileage into account, the Audi TT is 29% less likely to fail than the average car of the same age and mileage. At the first MOT, at three years old, 9.7% failed (UK 12.7%).
First-time fail rate
22.5%
UK 28.5%
Fail rate at 3 years
9.7%
UK 12.7%
Average miles a year
6,700
Typical age at test: 11 years
Audi TT MOT failure rate by age
Most common Audi TT MOT faults
- Tread depth: tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.7% of tests
- Position lamp: not working2.3% of tests
- Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction2.1% of tests
- Coil spring: fractured or broken2.1% of tests
- Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt1.6% of tests
- Condition: has ply or cords exposed1.4% of tests
What the Audi TT fails on
| Area | Tests failing | vs similar cars |
|---|---|---|
| Lights and electrics | 7.2% | ▼ 45% less often |
| Suspension | 6.4% | ▼ 41% less often |
| Tyres | 6.1% | About average |
| Brakes | 5.1% | ▼ 35% less often |
| Exhaust and emissions | 3.1% | ▼ 18% less often |
| Visibility | 3.0% | ▼ 42% less often |
| Body and structure | 2.2% | ▼ 49% less often |
| Seat belts and airbags | 1.1% | About average |
| Steering | 0.5% | ▼ 79% less often |
| Wheels | 0.3% | ▼ 36% less often |
What MPG does the Audi TT do?
Official economy for the Audi TT ranges from 26.3 to 60.1mpg across the 145 versions listed by the Vehicle Certification Agency (2004–2018). A typical petrol version manages 39.8mpg and a typical diesel 52.3mpg. Expect 10–15% less in real-world driving.
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Any Audi TT first registered from April 2017 pays the standard rate of £200 a year after its first year (2026/27 rates). A Audi TT registered between March 2001 and March 2017 is taxed on its CO2: £35 to £790 a year.
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Official figures for 145 versions sold in the UK between 2004 and 2018.
Fuel types
Diesel, Petrol
Official economy
26.3–60.1 mpg
CO2
124–257 g/km
| Version | Fuel | Economy | CO2 | Car tax |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TT Coupé 2.0 TDI 184PS UltraM6 · listed 2018 | Diesel | 60.1 mpg | 124g | £200 |
| TT Coupé 2.0 TDI quattro 184PS S-tronicQD6 · listed 2018 | Diesel | 52.3 mpg | 142g | £200 |
| TT Roadster 2.0 TDI 184PS UltraM6 · listed 2018 | Diesel | 58.9 mpg | 129g | £200 |
| TT Roadster 2.0 TDI quattro 184PS S-tronicQD6 · listed 2018 | Diesel | 50.4 mpg | 147g | £200 |
| TT Coupé 1.8 TFSI 180PS Stop-StartM6 · listed 2018 | Petrol | 47.1 mpg | 138g | £200 |
| TT Coupé 2.0 TFSI 230PSM6 · listed 2018 | Petrol | 46.3 mpg | 141g | £200 |
| TT Coupé 2.0 TFSI 230PS S tronicD6 · listed 2018 | Petrol | 43.5 mpg | 150g | £200 |
| TT Coupé 2.0 TFSI quattro 230PS S tronicQD6 · listed 2018 | Petrol | 42.8 mpg | 153g | £200 |
| TT Coupé TTS 2.0 TFSI quattro 310PSQM6 · listed 2018 | Petrol | 38.7 mpg | 168g | £200 |
| TT Coupé TTS 2.0 TFSI quattro 310PS S tronicQD6 · listed 2018 | Petrol | 40.9 mpg | 159g | £200 |
| TT Coupé RS 2.5 TFSI quattro 400PS 7speed S-tronic with 19'' wheelsQD7 · listed 2018 | Petrol | 34.4 mpg | 187g | £200 |
| TT Coupé RS 2.5 TFSI quattro 400PS 7speed S-tronic with 20'' wheelsQD7 · listed 2018 | Petrol | 33.6 mpg | 192g | £200 |
| TT Roadster 1.8 TFSI 180PS Stop-StartM6 · listed 2018 | Petrol | 46.3 mpg | 142g | £200 |
| TT Roadster 2.0 TFSI 230PSM6 · listed 2018 | Petrol | 45.6 mpg | 144g | £200 |
| TT Roadster 2.0 TFSI 230PS S tronicD6 · listed 2018 | Petrol | 42.2 mpg | 155g | £200 |
Economy and CO2 are official NEDC (before 2018) or WLTP figures. Car tax is the yearly rate at current rates for a car first registered in the year listed, before any expensive car supplement. Showing the 15 most recent of 145 versions.
What a Audi TT costs to fuel
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- diesel, typical official 52.3mpg…
Official figures are usually 10–15% better than real-world driving.
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Frequently asked questions
›Is the Audi TT reliable?
Its MOT record is better than average: the Audi TT is 29% less likely to fail than the average car of the same age and mileage, with a reliability score of 141 in our 2024 league (100 is average).
›What are common problems with the Audi TT?
The most common MOT fault is “Tread depth: tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm”, found in 2.7% of tests.
›What MPG does the Audi TT do?
Official economy for the Audi TT ranges from 26.3 to 60.1mpg across the 145 versions listed by the Vehicle Certification Agency (2004–2018). A typical petrol version manages 39.8mpg and a typical diesel 52.3mpg. Expect 10–15% less in real-world driving.
›How much is road tax on a Audi TT?
Any Audi TT first registered from April 2017 pays the standard rate of £200 a year after its first year (2026/27 rates). A Audi TT registered between March 2001 and March 2017 is taxed on its CO2: £35 to £790 a year.
›How many Audi TTs fail their MOT?
22.5% of Audi TTs aged 3 to 20 failed their MOT first time in 2024, and 9.7% failed at their first MOT.
Sources: DVSA anonymised MOT tests 2024, all versions of the Audi TT combined (Open Government Licence v3.0); official economy and CO2 from Vehicle Certification Agency data, © Crown copyright. VCA cannot accept liability for its accuracy. How we calculate the league.