Models · Audi
Audi TT Mk2 8J buying guide
The second TT, built from 2006 to 2014, came as a coupé and roadster with turbocharged petrol and diesel four-cylinders and an early 3.2 VR6, in front-wheel drive or quattro form, plus the faster TTS. It's well built, and its known faults are well understood.
The versions
- 1.8 TFSI (160PS, front-wheel drive) and 2.0 TFSI (200PS, later 211PS), front-wheel drive or quattro
- TTS: 2.0 TFSI with 272PS, quattro and Magnetic Ride dampers as standard
- 2.0 TDI quattro, 170PS, and the 3.2 VR6 quattro, 250PS (dropped in 2010)
- 6-speed manual or 6-speed S tronic dual-clutch automatic
- Coupé and roadster bodies (the TT RS is covered separately)
What to check on a Mk2 TT
3 model-specific things to look at when you view one. They're a starting point, not the full inspection.
S tronic at low speed
What to look for: With the gearbox warm, drive slowly as if in traffic, come on and off the throttle, and slow to a crawl. Feel for lurches, clunks or kangaroo-style jerking.
Why it matters: The S tronic's control unit can fail, and those are the symptoms. Its oil and filter should be changed every 40,000 miles. A 2009 recall corrected clutch temperature readings that could cause a loss of drive on cars built in August and September 2009.
Cambelt or chain, depending on engine
What to look for: Find out which 2.0 TFSI engine the car has. On the earlier belt-driven engine and the TTS, look for a cambelt and water pump change in the history. On chain engines, listen for a rattle in the first seconds after a cold start.
Why it matters: The 2.0 TFSI before the 2010 update and the TTS engine use a cambelt, due at 75,000 miles or five years. The 1.8 TFSI and the later 211PS 2.0 TFSI use a chain, and their tensioners can fail, which is as serious as a snapped belt.
Misfires and coil packs
What to look for: Listen for an uneven idle once warm, and on the drive watch for a flashing engine light or hesitation.
Why it matters: Ignition coil packs are a common failure and cause misfires. They're inexpensive and quick to replace.
Also in the full guide
- Oil consumption
- Haldex on quattro models
- Brake servo recall and roof leaks
- The cold start, test drive and paperwork checks for the exact version you're viewing
The full guide to the Mk2 TT
The CrankSight guide walks you round the car on your phone at the viewing, with every check for the exact version you're looking at: what to look for, where to find it, and what anything you find is likely to cost. As you go it builds an assessment of that car, and if you view more than one, it lines them up side by side.
£29 for the model, used on as many cars as you like, delivered within 72 hours or your money back.
Other generations
General points for the model, last checked October 2026. Every car is different, so treat this as a guide to what to look at, not a verdict on any car. CrankSight is independent and has no connection with Audi.