Used Audi TT cars for sale

Is a used Audi TT a good car?

The Audi TT is a gorgeous, but still relatively practical, four-seat coupe that’s fast and fun to drive, but easily capable of commuting in and through town.

Inside, even though it’s been around for a while, the cockpit looks great with the big digital instrument screen and the coolest air conditioning controls of all (on tiny screens set into the lined-up air vents).

Space in the front is fine, and both quality and comfort levels are exceptionally high, but the back seats are a kids-only zone, as taller passengers will run out of legroom, and will bash their heads on the inside of the tailgate.

Speaking of which, that tailgate opens to reveal a pretty practical hatchback boot.

Being that it’s small and light, the TT manages fine with just a 2.0-litre petrol engine and 245hp (the same as a Golf GTI engine). Front-drive models are fine to drive, but you’ll really want the all-weather performance of the four-wheel drive quattro versions. You can track down TTs with a manual gearbox, but most recent models will come with the S-Tronic auto, which is fine, if a bit sleepy and jerky around town.

The TT is fun to drive – perhaps not as much fun as a Porsche 718 Boxster, 718 Cayman or a BMW 4 Series – but it’s still agile, fast, and sure-footed and a practical way to get your sports car fix.

What to look for when buying a used Audi TT

For a car that’s been in production for as long as it has, the TT has had very few recalls, and those include issues with the fuel tank, and problems with the airbags. Common reported issues seem to be limited to the air conditioning, and some small electrical faults. The S-Tronic automatic gearbox also needs careful attention as it ages.

The TT didn’t make it onto the 2024 Driver Power Top 50 Cars To Own list, but Audi finished poorly — 27th place out of 32 — in the customer satisfaction survey with 21% of owners reporting faults with their cars.

Audi Q3 FAQs

What does the TT in Audi TT stand for?

The TT’s name comes from a famous race — the Tourist Trophy — which is of course a motorbike race. So what’s the connection with Audi? Simple; Audi’s predecessor company, NSU, also made motorbikes, and raced in the Isle Of Man TT as far back as 1907. Audi also tried to say that the TT badge stands for ‘Technology and Tradition.’

How many seats does the Audi TT have?

The Audi TT has four seats, if it’s a coupe, although the back seats are very small. The TT Roadster convertible has only two seats.

Is the Audi TT reliable?

It seems so. The third generation TT was in production from 2014 to 2024, and there are no serious horror stories about its reliability. Just keep up the maintenance on the S-Tronic automatic gearbox.

Is the Audi TT expensive to insure?

Yes, the TT sits in Insurance Groups 30-45, with the five-cylinder, 394hp TT RS sitting in the highest group.

Is the Audi TT four-wheel drive?

Largely, yes — there are front-wheel drive versions of the TT, but most were sold with quattro four-wheel drive.

Is the Audi TT expensive to maintain?

Yes, although the TT is based on the same mechanical package as a VW Golf, it’s a proper sports coupe, with lots of parts that are unique to the model, so maintenance and repair can be expensive.

When did Audi stop making the TT?

Audi stopped making the TT in 2023, although some models were still available new in stock in early 2024. The reason given for the end of production was declining sales in the two-door coupe market, as everyone’s buying SUVs.

Does the Audi TT hold its value?

The TT does a good job of holding onto its value, but the limited market for two-door coupes means it can only do so well. Estimates are that a TT will retain around 63% of its original value after three years, but this will vary quite a bit according to the individual model.