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DK55 RLU

2006 Audi Tt

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

112,686 mi
Last recorded112,686 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Audi Tt74,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK55 RLU
MakeAudi
ModelTt
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 112,686 miles

Front whilst on shaker plates loud crunching and creaking from subframe no excessive movement found

Nearside Front suspension top mount slight play

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 24 Jun 2026 112,686 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front whilst on shaker plates loud crunching and creaking from subframe no excessive movement found

Nearside Front suspension top mount slight play

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Jun 2025 111,753 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides rusty at unions (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 25 Jun 2025 111,753 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edges cracks in tread (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm edges cracks in tread (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides rusty at unions (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2024 110,398 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jun 2023 110,194 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear worn and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jun 2022 103,579 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front sub frame bushes are cracking

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Tread damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Ns front alloy wheel is out of shape

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking and perishing and wearing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear axle is corroded

Fail 10 Jun 2022 103,574 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction EML is ON (8.2.1.2 (h))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking To rack area (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Power steering pipe/hose modification unsafe Pipe not secure (2.1.5 (f) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken Corroded and broken at base (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected Tight to turn (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front sub frame bushes are cracking

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Tread damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Ns front alloy wheel is out of shape

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking and perishing and wearing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

PAS pump noisy

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear axle is corroded

Pass 9 Feb 2021 100,231 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2019 93,597 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 12 Nov 2019 93,536 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction on (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 81,882 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2018 81,859 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Nov 2017 75,408 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 9 Nov 2017 75,408 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 5 Nov 2016 69,608 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2016 69,602 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 65,236 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 60,637 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Nov 2013 56,433 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 9 Nov 2013 56,433 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Nov 2012 49,024 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Jan 2012 42,182 miles

corrosion on front and rear brake discs.

not checked various parts of underside or various parts of engine compartment due to covers fitted.

Pass 10 Mar 2011 37,949 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 37,421 miles

both front tyres are worn 3mm

Pass 30 Dec 2009 34,292 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2008 29,044 miles

How Reliable is the Audi Tt?

Based on 2,336,395 MOT tests across 161,515 vehicles.

78.1%
Pass Rate
4,869
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
161,515
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 59,061
position lamp(s) not working 54,144
coil spring broken 21,869
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 16,796
Registration plate lamp not working 16,355
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DK55 RLU is a 2006 Audi Tt in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

Across all 2006 Audi Tt models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.4% with a typical mileage of 74,012 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Audi Tt fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 59,061 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DK55 RLU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi Tt typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 20 years old, this Audi Tt is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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DK55 RLU is a 2006 Audi Tt, first registered on 1 January 2006.

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