Audi TT: tyres MOT failures
Of the 676,127 Audi TT MOT tests in this dataset, 5.1% recorded at least one tyres failure. It shows up most on 2002 and 2003 cars.
Usually a quick, known-cost fix, but check tread, age and uneven wear (which can hint at alignment or suspension issues). Typical repair cost: £50–£120 per tyre (rough UK ballpark, not a quote).
Tyres failures by year
| Model year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 13,145 | 5.3% |
| 2001 | 20,723 | 5.6% |
| 2002 | 30,275 | 6.1% |
| 2003 | 33,763 | 5.9% |
| 2004 | 32,502 | 5.4% |
| 2005 | 24,742 | 5.0% |
| 2006 | 19,721 | 5.2% |
| 2007 | 50,786 | 5.2% |
| 2008 | 45,228 | 5.1% |
| 2009 | 37,072 | 4.9% |
| 2010 | 39,266 | 5.1% |
| 2011 | 37,943 | 5.1% |
| 2012 | 31,946 | 4.9% |
| 2013 | 35,604 | 4.7% |
| 2014 | 22,188 | 4.8% |
| 2015 | 47,815 | 5.3% |
| 2016 | 50,271 | 4.8% |
| 2017 | 40,126 | 5.0% |
| 2018 | 22,502 | 4.9% |
| 2019 | 19,858 | 4.8% |
| 2020 | 9,769 | 5.1% |
| 2021 | 5,269 | 5.5% |
| 2022 | 2,847 | 5.4% |
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.