2006 · 18 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2006 Audi TT MOT pass rate and common faults

2,788 MOT tests in 2024. 61.1% passed first time, compared with 56.1% for all cars the same age.

109Well above average
Passed first time61.1%
Failed or needed repairs38.9%
Typical mileage at test105,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 2,788 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Position lamp: not working6.1%
  2. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt5.8%
  3. Coil spring: fractured or broken5.5%
  4. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt4.4%
  5. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction3.9%
  6. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn2.7%
  7. SRS malfunction indicator lamp: warning lamp indicates a fault2.5%
  8. Service brake performance: excessively binding2.3%
  9. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed2.3%
    93 marked dangerous
  10. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.2%
    101 marked dangerous

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics24.3%
  2. Suspension19.0%
  3. Brakes15.0%
  4. Emissions & leaks10.1%
  5. Body & chassis8.9%
  6. Tyres7.2%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.4%
  8. Seat belts & airbags3.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm17.0%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened12.4%
  3. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn11.5%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure7.1%
  5. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened6.9%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: position lamp: not working. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2006 Audi TT?

In 2024, 61.1% of 2006 Audi TT cars passed their MOT first time, across 2,788 tests. The average for all 18-year-old cars was 56.1%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2006 Audi TT?

The most common failure reasons were position lamp: not working; joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; coil spring: fractured or broken. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2006 Audi TT reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 109, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).