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AJ56 ECF

2006 Audi S3

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2025
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

147,889 mi
Last recorded147,889 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2024
Typical for 2006 Audi S382,700 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ56 ECF
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2024 147,889 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 22/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2023 134,802 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 121,263 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 117,954 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2019 113,028 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jul 2019 113,028 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction Item hanging from mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2018 109,902 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2017 95,909 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 89,642 miles

Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt two (2.4.G.4e)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil two (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 83,985 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2014 71,266 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 68,414 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 55,748 miles

front tyres worn on outer edges.

How Reliable is the Audi S3?

Based on 81,317 MOT tests across 5,994 vehicles.

78.6%
Pass Rate
5,967
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
5,994
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,395
Headlamp aim too low 990
coil spring broken 786
position lamp(s) not working 714
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 661
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AJ56 ECF is a 2006 Audi S3 in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 2006 Audi S3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.4% with a typical mileage of 82,700 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Audi S3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 2,395 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AJ56 ECF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi S3 typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 20 years old, this Audi S3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AJ56 ECF registered?

AJ56 ECF is a 2006 Audi S3, first registered on 15 November 2006.

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