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132,002 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front wing corroded
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible section (6.1.2 (a))
Under bonnet & underside covers fitted obscuring some testable items
Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible section (6.1.2 (a))
Under bonnet & underside covers fitted obscuring some testable items
Both front position lamps flicker
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible section (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge/shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Under bonnet & underside covers fitted obscuring some testable items
Headlamp aim too high both lamps (4.1.2 (a))
Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Both front position lamps flicker
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible section (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge/shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Under bonnet & underside covers fitted obscuring some testable items
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))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
centre exhaust leaking
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
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))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
centre exhaust leaking
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
centre exhaust clamp corroded
front exhaust support rubber deteriorated
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
centre exhaust clamp corroded
front exhaust support rubber deteriorated
nsr tyre on limit
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
nsr tyre on limit
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
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)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
SLIGHT DAMAGE N/S/F TYRE
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DE56 VFX is a 2006 Audi S3 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 DE56 VFX, 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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DE56 VFX is a 2006 Audi S3, first registered on 10 November 2006.
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