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T-Roc R Tsi 4motion S-A: a strong MOT record by UK norms
Across 875 MOT tests, the T-Roc R Tsi 4motion S-A returns 93.5% first-time pass — comfortably ahead of the UK fleet average. The single most-logged Major fail is tyre tread under the limit. Windscreen damage and a seriously damaged tyre round out the top three. Average tested mileage sits at 23,394, which is the lens to read those failure rankings through. If you own one and the next test is close, the ranked list below is a sensible pre-test checklist.
Top ten reasons for rejection.
- 01
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
15 occurrences · 1.7% of tests
- 02
Windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view
14 occurrences · 1.6% of tests
- 03
A tyre seriously damaged
14 occurrences · 1.6% of tests
- 04
A tyre cords visible or damaged
4 occurrences · 0.5% of tests
- 05
An SRS malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) indicates a system malfunction
4 occurrences · 0.5% of tests
- 06
Wiper blade defective
3 occurrences · 0.3% of tests
- 07
A tyre cords visible or damaged
3 occurrences · 0.3% of tests
- 08
Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark
2 occurrences · 0.2% of tests
- 09
A direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning
2 occurrences · 0.2% of tests
- 10
Engine MIL illuminated indicating a malfunction
2 occurrences · 0.2% of tests
Counts cover Major and Dangerous defects logged at test. Advisory items excluded so this shows why a car was rejected, not just what the tester flagged in passing.
Worst-case fix budget · top 2 failures
£120–£190
If every one of this T Roc R Tsi 4motion S A's most-logged Major fails hit at the same MOT, that's the real-world UK garage range. Reality is usually one or two items, not all of them. Open the estimator →
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Buying or keeping a T Roc R Tsi 4motion S A?
Use the failure ranking as a pre-test checklist or a haggling lever. Treat the headline pass rate as a fleet-wide trend, not a guarantee on any individual car.
If you own a T Roc R Tsi 4motion S A and your last MOT looked nothing like the ranked failures above, that's normal — individual cars vary widely. The ranking shows the patterns testers flag most often across the country.