2006 Audi TT · 10,759 MOT tests
2006 Audi TT reliability
2006 Audi TTs fail 37.2% of first MOT tests, 14% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 15 of 23 TT years (10,759 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Audi TTs: 22.6%)
- 37.2%
- first-time fail rate (all Audi TTs: 22.6%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 14% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 17
- 102,847
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 17
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 10,759
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2006 against the years either side
- 2005 cars: 10% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2006 car does better)
- 2007 cars: 26% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2006 car does worse)
- Weak spot: seat belts and airbags, 3% of tests fail here (16% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: steering, 55% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2006 car carries a 55 plate (January–February 2006), or a 06 plate (March–August 2006), or a 56 plate (September–December 2006).
Common problems
What fails on a 2006 Audi TT
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics15.1%
- Suspension14.1%
- Brakes9.1%
- Body, chassis and structure8.4%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks7.4%
- Tyres6.3%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors4%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Position lamp not working 6.23%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Coil spring fractured or broken 5.27%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
CV joint boot split or insecure 4.84%
A split CV boot lets dirt in and grease out, so the joint wears and may need full replacement.
Engine warning light inoperative or lit 4.16%
An engine warning light that is lit or not working can hide faults, so diagnosis is needed before buying.
Anti-roll bar linkage dust cover unsealed 3.11%
A damaged dust cover lets dirt into the linkage joint, speeding wear and possibly needing a future repair.
Airbag warning lamp shows fault 2.51%
A lit airbag warning means the airbag system may not deploy in a crash, so it needs diagnosing and repairing.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (13.52%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (9.76%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (9.7%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (5.73%) · Brake pipes corroded and greasy (5.03%) · Coil spring showing some corrosion (4.75%)
Other years
Every Audi TT year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2006 Audi TT reliable?
2006 Audi TTs fail 37.2% of first MOT tests, 14% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 15 of 23 TT years (10,759 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2006 Audi TT MOT?
Most often position lamp not working (6.23% of tests), coil spring fractured or broken (5.27% of tests), cv joint boot split or insecure (4.84% of tests).
How many miles should a 2006 Audi TT have done?
At its MOT aged about 17, a typical 2006 Audi TT shows 102,847 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2006 car?
A car first registered in 2006 carries a 55 plate (January–February 2006), or a 06 plate (March–August 2006), or a 56 plate (September–December 2006).
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