Audi TT: suspension MOT failures
Of the 676,127 Audi TT MOT tests in this dataset, 6.4% recorded at least one suspension failure. It shows up most on 2000 and 2002 cars.
Worn drop links, bushes, springs or shocks — listen for knocks over bumps and check for uneven tyre wear. Typical repair cost: £150–£450 per corner (rough UK ballpark, not a quote).
Suspension failures by year
| Model year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 2,652 | 12.6% |
| 2000 | 13,145 | 12.6% |
| 2001 | 20,723 | 11.9% |
| 2002 | 30,275 | 12.6% |
| 2003 | 33,763 | 12.1% |
| 2004 | 32,502 | 11.6% |
| 2005 | 24,742 | 12.2% |
| 2006 | 19,721 | 11.6% |
| 2007 | 50,786 | 9.4% |
| 2008 | 45,228 | 9.2% |
| 2009 | 37,072 | 9.6% |
| 2010 | 39,266 | 8.5% |
| 2011 | 37,943 | 6.8% |
| 2012 | 31,946 | 2.6% |
| 2013 | 35,604 | 2.3% |
| 2014 | 22,188 | 1.7% |
| 2015 | 47,815 | 1.3% |
| 2016 | 50,271 | 0.7% |
| 2017 | 40,126 | 0.4% |
| 2020 | 9,769 | 0.4% |
Methodology & source. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.