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E18 ERA

2006 Audi Tt

Silver Petrol 3189cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

116,176 mi
Last recorded116,176 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Audi Tt74,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE18 ERA
MakeAudi
ModelTt
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,189cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 116,176 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 28 Jun 2024 112,284 miles

Nearside Front Outer cv boot inner clip missing

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Jun 2024 112,281 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Outer cv boot inner clip missing

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2023 108,927 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Jun 2022 102,627 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2021 96,434 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2021 96,434 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jun 2020 91,732 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2020 91,732 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jun 2019 86,249 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 80,265 miles

Offside Rear brake marginal bind

handbrake cables deteriorating

Pass 14 Jul 2016 69,037 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

parking brake cables deteriorating

Fail 8 Jul 2016 68,988 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

parking brake cables deteriorating

Pass 1 Jul 2014 56,697 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 51,529 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 46,019 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2012 46,014 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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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E18 ERA is a 2006 Audi Tt in Silver with a 3,189cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 E18 ERA, 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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What year was E18 ERA registered?

E18 ERA is a 2006 Audi Tt, first registered on 12 October 2006.

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