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TÜV Report 2026 (2-3 years)
The comprehensive table of results from the German TÜV Report 2026 technical inspections for two- to three-year-old cars (manufactured in 2022 and 2023). The defect rate (%) indicates the percentage of cars that failed the inspection due to a serious defect. The average odometer reading is also a good guide when buying a used car. Green in the last column means a lower risk of defects, while red means the highest risk.
For each model, you can also view technical information, available engines, frequently asked questions, published articles, and reviews from professionals and owners. Just click on the name of the model you are interested in.
📌2022 and 2023 vehicles
| # | Make & Model | Defect rate (%) | Mileage | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mazda 2 | 2.9% | 29 000 km | |
| 2 | Mercedes-Benz B-Class | 3.0% | 41 000 km | |
| Volkswagen T-Roc | 3.0% | 37 000 km | ||
| 4 | Toyota Yaris Cross | 3.2% | 32 000 km | |
| 5 | BMW 1 Series/2 Series | 3.3% | 41 000 km | |
| 6 | Mini Cooper SE | 3.5% | 27 000 km | |
| 7 | Audi Q3 | 3.9% | 46 000 km | |
| 8 | Kia Sportage | 4.0% | 38 000 km | |
| Audi Q4 e-tron | 4.0% | 42 000 km | ||
| 10 | Volkswagen Touareg | 4.1% | 59 000 km | |
| 11 | Audi Q5 | 4.2% | 59 000 km | |
| BMW 2 Series Active Tourer | 4.2% | 54 000 km | ||
| BMW X1 | 4.2% | 46 000 km | ||
| Mercedes-Benz GLC | 4.2% | 61 000 km | ||
| Volvo XC 60 | 4.2% | 57 000 km | ||
| Fiat 500e | 4.2% | 26 000 km | ||
| 17 | Mercedes-Benz C-Class | 4.3% | 54 000 km | |
| Renault Captur | 4.3% | 32 000 km | ||
| 19 | Suzuki Swift | 4.4% | 31 000 km | |
| Suzuki Vitara | 4.4% | 34 000 km | ||
| 21 | Audi A3 | 4.5% | 45 000 km | |
| Hyundai Tucson | 4.5% | 42 000 km | ||
| 23 | BMW X3/X4 | 4.6% | 56 000 km | |
| Mercedes-Benz A-Class | 4.6% | 47 000 km | ||
| Toyota Yaris | 4.6% | 34 000 km | ||
| BMW i3 | 4.6% | 28 000 km | ||
| Renault Twingo Z.E. | 4.6% | 25 000 km | ||
| 28 | Mini | 4.7% | 33 000 km | |
| 29 | Ford Fiesta | 4.8% | 34 000 km | |
| Kia Picanto | 4.8% | 28 000 km | ||
| Hyundai Kona Electric | 4.8% | 37 000 km | ||
| 32 | Hyundai Ioniq 5 | 4.9% | 46 000 km | |
| 33 | Audi A6/A7 | 5.0% | 68 000 km | |
| Mercedes-Benz E-Class | 5.0% | 81 000 km | ||
| Nissan Qashqai | 5.0% | 39 000 km | ||
| Skoda Karoq | 5.0% | 49 000 km | ||
| 37 | Audi A1 | 5.1% | 32 000 km | |
| 38 | Opel Grandland/X | 5.2% | 40 000 km | |
| Smart Fortwo | 5.2% | 19 000 km | ||
| Ford Puma | 5.2% | 35 000 km | ||
| Mazda 3 | 5.3% | 38 000 km | ||
| Ford EcoSport | 5.4% | 30 000 km | ||
| Hyundai i20 | 5.4% | 33 000 km | ||
| 44 | Audi Q2 | 5.5% | 37 000 km | |
| Mazda CX-3 | 5.5% | 32 000 km | ||
| Nissan Micra | 5.5% | 30 000 km | ||
| Seat Ateca | 5.5% | 47 000 km | ||
| Skoda Fabia | 5.5% | 34 000 km | ||
| Volkswagen ID.3 | 5.5% | 35 000 km | ||
| 50 | Peugeot 208 | 5.6% | 34 000 km | |
| 51 | Volkswagen T-Cross | 5.7% | 30 000 km | |
| Volkswagen Tiguan | 5.7% | 59 000 km | ||
| 53 | Cupra Formentor | 5.9% | 39 000 km | |
| Hyundai Kona | 5.9% | 36 000 km | ||
| 55 | Audi A4/A5 | 6.1% | 59 000 km | |
| Mercedes-Benz GLE | 6.1% | 63 000 km | ||
| Peugeot 2008 | 6.1% | 35 000 km | ||
| Volkswagen ID.4/ID.5 | 6.1% | 47 000 km | ||
| 59 | BMW 3 Series/4 Series | 6.2% | 62 000 km | |
| 60 | BMW X5/X6 | 6.3% | 65 000 km | |
| 61 | Citroën C3 | 6.4% | 31 000 km | |
| Fiat 500 | 6.4% | 26 000 km | ||
| Opel Corsa | 6.4% | 33 000 km | ||
| 64 | Kia Ceed | 6.5% | 42 000 km | |
| 65 | Hyundai i30 | 6.6% | 44 000 km | |
| Skoda Kodiaq | 6.6% | 72 000 km | ||
| Volkswagen Golf | 6.6% | 51 000 km | ||
| 68 | Renault Twingo | 6.7% | 29 000 km | |
| 69 | Hyundai i10 | 6.8% | 31 000 km | |
| Renault Clio | 6.8% | 34 000 km | ||
| Volkswagen Touran | 6.8% | 65 000 km | ||
| 72 | Skoda Octavia | 6.9% | 70 000 km | |
| Volkswagen Polo | 6.9% | 35 000 km | ||
| Volkswagen Passat | 6.9% | 77 000 km | ||
| Volkswagen e-Up | 6.9% | 29 000 km | ||
| 76 | Mazda CX-5 | 7.0% | 44 000 km | |
| Peugeot e-208 | 7.0% | 35 000 km | ||
| 78 | Dacia Duster | 7.4% | 42 000 km | |
| Seat Arona | 7.4% | 33 000 km | ||
| Toyota Corolla | 7.4% | 65 000 km | ||
| 81 | Fiat Panda | 7.7% | 29 000 km | |
| 82 | Dacia Sandero | 7.8% | 36 000 km | |
| Opel Mokka | 7.8% | 32 000 km | ||
| 84 | Mitsubishi Space Star | 8.0% | 31 000 km | |
| 85 | Renault Zoe | 8.1% | 32 000 km | |
| 86 | Seat Alhambra | 8.2% | 46 000 km | |
| 87 | Ford Kuga | 8.3% | 43 000 km | |
| 88 | BMW 5 Series/6 Series | 8.4% | 71 000 km | |
| Volkswagen Up | 8.4% | 36 000 km | ||
| Opel Corsa-e | 8.4% | 30 000 km | ||
| Skoda Kamiq | 8.4% | 36 000 km | ||
| 92 | Opel Mokka-e | 8.6% | 26 000 km | |
| 93 | Skoda Enyaq | 9.1% | 51 000 km | |
| 94 | Seat Ibiza | 9.2% | 37 000 km | |
| 95 | Opel Insignia | 9.3% | 65 000 km | |
| Seat Leon | 9.3% | 53 000 km | ||
| Skoda Scala | 9.3% | 40 000 km | ||
| Toyota Aygo | 9.3% | 35 000 km | ||
| 99 | Ford Focus | 9.4% | 50 000 km | |
| Volkswagen Sharan | 9.4% | 55 000 km | ||
| 101 | Skoda Superb | 9.6% | 77 000 km | |
| 102 | Volkswagen Caddy | 9.8% | 61 000 km | |
| 103 | Opel Astra | 9.9% | 54 000 km | |
| 104 | Opel Crossland X | 10.0% | 30 000 km | |
| 105 | Ford S-Max | 11.8% | 67 000 km | |
| Renault Mégane | 11.8% | 50 000 km | ||
| 107 | Dacia Spring | 13.0% | 26 000 km | |
| 108 | Tesla Model 3 | 13.1% | 56 000 km | |
| 109 | Ford Mondeo | 14.3% | 76 000 km | |
| 110 | Tesla Model Y | 17.3% | 55 000 km |