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ME53 ARK

2006 Audi Tt

Silver Petrol 3189cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

93,672 mi
Last recorded93,672 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Audi Tt74,012 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationME53 ARK
MakeAudi
ModelTt
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,189cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 93,672 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2024 91,235 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 20 Nov 2024 91,232 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 20 Nov 2023 88,900 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2022 85,463 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 7 Nov 2022 85,463 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative Arm not attached (4.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

TPMS lamp flashing indicating fault

Pass 14 Oct 2021 83,019 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 81,499 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2020 81,476 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2019 77,686 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2019 77,609 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2018 71,971 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2018 71,969 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2017 69,893 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2017 69,893 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 65,462 miles

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

Nearside Rear tyre close to legal limmit

Pass 30 Oct 2015 60,849 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 55,565 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

nearside rear tyre outer wall damaged

Fail 29 Oct 2014 55,490 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

nearside rear tyre outer wall damaged

Pass 30 Oct 2013 47,246 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 37,575 miles

slight play at both front inner track rods.

Pass 26 Oct 2011 27,725 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 18,989 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 11,411 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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ME53 ARK is a 2006 Audi Tt in Silver with a 3,189cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 ME53 ARK, 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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ME53 ARK is a 2006 Audi Tt, first registered on 14 October 2006.

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