Audi TT vs BMW 2 Series
On MOT-testable defects the BMW 2 Series comes out ahead: 10.8% of its tests record a failure against 17.4% for the Audi TT, a 6.6-point gap. The biggest single difference is suspension, where the TT records failures noticeably more often.
17.4%
TT fail rate
10.8%
2 Series fail rate
6.65pp
Difference
Side by side
| Metric | Audi TT | BMW 2 Series |
|---|---|---|
| MOT tests analysed | 676,127 | 626,646 |
| Pass rate | 82.6% | 89.2% |
| Fail rate | 17.4% | 10.8% |
Where they differ
| Category | TT | 2 Series |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 6.4% | 1.6% |
| Lighting & signalling | 7.3% | 3.8% |
| Emissions & environmental | 3.3% | 0.0% |
| Brakes | 4.8% | 1.7% |
| Visibility | 0.0% | 1.6% |
| Tyres | 5.1% | 5.8% |
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.