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Audi Tt Sport Edition 45 TFSI S-a Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Audi Tt Sport Edition 45 TFSI S-a reliable? We analysed 660 real MOT tests across 242 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 660 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
92.3%
Typical Mileage
22,923mi
Annual Mileage
5,425mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Audi Tt Sport Edition 45 TFSI S-a is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Audi Tt Sport Edition 45 TFSI S-a.

Audi Tt Sport Edition 45 TFSI S-a Number Plates

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Audi Tt Sport Edition 45 TFSI S-a MOT Pass Rate by Year

How likely is a Audi Tt Sport Edition 45 TFSI S-a to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.

92.1%
2021

Audi Tt Sport Edition 45 TFSI S-a Common Faults & Problems

These are the most common serious faults found on Audi Tt Sport Edition 45 TFSI S-a models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 7
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 3
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 2
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 2
Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm 2

Audi Tt Sport Edition 45 TFSI S-a Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Audi Tt Sport Edition 45 TFSI S-a owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.

Low usage
3,388 mi/yr
Typical
5,425 mi/yr
Average
6,235 mi/yr
Heavy usage
7,928 mi/yr

Audi Tt Sport Edition 45 TFSI S-a MOT Data by Registration Year

Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Audi Tt Sport Edition 45 TFSI S-a year you're looking at.

Year Tests Pass Rate Low Mi. Typical Mi. High Mi.
2021 604 92.1% 14,820 22,923 31,748

How Long Does a Audi Tt Sport Edition 45 TFSI S-a Last?

Based on 242 Audi Tt Sport Edition 45 TFSI S-a vehicles on UK roads.

Average
3.7 years
Median
4.0 years

Audi Tt Sport Edition 45 TFSI S-a Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all Audi Tt Sport Edition 45 TFSI S-a MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.

Median
22,923 mi
75th Percentile
31,917 mi
95th Percentile
63,178 mi
Max Recorded
328,310 mi

Best Year to Buy a Used Audi Tt Sport Edition 45 TFSI S-a

Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.

Best year
2021

92.1% MOT pass rate from 604 tests

The best year to buy a used Audi Tt Sport Edition 45 TFSI S-a is 2021, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 92.1% across 604 tests.

How Does the Audi Tt Sport Edition 45 TFSI S-a Compare?

MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.

Model Pass Rate Tests Typical Mileage Lifespan
Audi Tt Sport Edition 45 TFSI S-a THIS CAR 92.3% 660 22,923 mi — yrs
Audi A3 78% 7,415,025 78,776 mi 29 yrs
Audi A4 76.1% 7,096,957 96,834 mi 31 yrs
Audi A6 78.4% 2,724,792 98,890 mi 31 yrs
Peugeot Speedake 72.9% 461 12,783 mi 31 yrs

Compared to the Audi A3 (78.0% pass rate) and the Audi A4 (76.1% pass rate), the Audi Tt Sport Edition 45 TFSI S-a outperforms both on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Audi Tt Sport Edition 45 TFSI S-a?

The Audi Tt Sport Edition 45 TFSI S-a has an overall MOT pass rate of 92.3% across 660 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.

On the safety side, the most frequently flagged dangerous fault is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a Audi Tt Sport Edition 45 TFSI S-a with an expired or recently passed MOT, ask the seller whether any dangerous faults were found and fixed during the last test.

A typical Audi Tt Sport Edition 45 TFSI S-a owner drives around 5,425 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.

Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.

Audi Tt Sport Edition 45 TFSI S-a — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Audi Tt Sport Edition 45 TFSI S-a reliable?
Based on 660 MOT tests, the Audi Tt Sport Edition 45 TFSI S-a has a 92.3% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Audi Tt Sport Edition 45 TFSI S-a?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Audi Tt Sport Edition 45 TFSI S-a do per year?
The typical Audi Tt Sport Edition 45 TFSI S-a does around 5,425 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Audi Tt Sport Edition 45 TFSI S-a last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Audi Tt Sport Edition 45 TFSI S-a?
Yes. An MOT pass rate tells you about the model in general, but a vehicle history check reveals the specific car's finance, stolen, write-off and mileage history — things the seller may not disclose.
What is the best year to buy a Audi Tt Sport Edition 45 TFSI S-a?
Based on MOT pass rates, the best year to buy a used Audi Tt Sport Edition 45 TFSI S-a is 2021 with a 92.1% pass rate across 604 tests.