Audi Tt: brakes MOT failures
Brakes was a recorded failure area in 4.8% of Audi Tt MOT tests in this dataset. It is most prominent on 1999, 2000 cars.
Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair cost: £100–£350 per axle (rough UK ballpark, not a quote).
Brakes failures by year
| Model year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 2,652 | 12.6% |
| 2000 | 13,140 | 11.6% |
| 2001 | 20,723 | 10.6% |
| 2002 | 30,275 | 9.9% |
| 2003 | 33,755 | 9.0% |
| 2004 | 32,500 | 9.1% |
| 2005 | 24,738 | 8.2% |
| 2006 | 19,721 | 7.5% |
| 2007 | 50,786 | 6.3% |
Methodology & source. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-01. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.