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SM56 GGJ

2006 Audi Tt

Grey Petrol 3189cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

147,329 mi
Last recorded147,329 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Audi Tt74,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM56 GGJ
MakeAudi
ModelTt
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,189cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 147,329 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2025 145,895 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2024 142,537 miles

Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Apr 2024 142,537 miles

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

Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 137,878 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 134,471 miles

Front Tyres wearing on edges.

Fuel tank straps corroded.

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

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

Rear shock absorber casings corroded.

Fail 5 Aug 2021 134,291 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Tyres wearing on edges.

Fuel tank straps corroded.

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

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

Rear shock absorber casings corroded.

Pass 4 Aug 2020 123,277 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Aug 2020 123,277 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2019 118,978 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2019 118,978 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2019 111,921 miles

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

under tray limitations

Pass 6 Apr 2018 98,630 miles

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

SCREEN CRACKED

Fail 6 Apr 2018 98,630 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working BOTH (1.1.C.1d)

SCREEN CRACKED

Pass 25 Apr 2017 90,671 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre x2 ()

o/s / n/s front wipers slightly smearing screen

Fail 25 Apr 2017 90,671 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre x2 ()

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

o/s / n/s front wipers slightly smearing screen

Pass 25 Apr 2016 89,484 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2016 89,484 miles

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)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2015 86,848 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

rear coil springs slightly corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2014 78,404 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 69,128 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Apr 2013 69,128 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 May 2012 60,772 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 30 Apr 2012 60,760 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

Pass 15 Apr 2011 52,748 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2010 37,476 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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SM56 GGJ is a 2006 Audi Tt in Grey with a 3,189cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 SM56 GGJ, 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 SM56 GGJ registered?

SM56 GGJ is a 2006 Audi Tt, first registered on 25 October 2006.

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