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EJ56 ZFR

2006 Audi S3

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

132,600 mi
Last recorded132,600 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Audi S382,700 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ56 ZFR
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2026 132,600 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Jan 2026 132,600 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2025 125,219 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2025 125,183 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jan 2024 115,975 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2023 107,587 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2022 97,775 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Outer Nail in tyre ()

Pass 11 Feb 2021 87,598 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear light lens damaged, no effect on emitting light

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 11 Feb 2021 87,598 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken bottom (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear light lens damaged, no effect on emitting light

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Feb 2020 83,585 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 81,879 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively All 4 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 76,934 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2017 72,812 miles
Pass 21 May 2016 66,072 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 60,559 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)

n/s/f cv boot deteriorated but preventing the ingress of dirt

various cuts to o/s/f tyre inner sidewall (not deep enough to reach ply/cords at present)

Fail 12 May 2015 60,559 miles

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/f cv boot deteriorated but preventing the ingress of dirt

various cuts to o/s/f tyre inner sidewall (not deep enough to reach ply/cords at present)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 55,157 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 57,090 miles

NAIL IN OFF SIDE REAR TYRE TREAD (CENTRE 3/4)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 44,842 miles

both front tyres wearing thin on inner edges

Pass 6 Aug 2011 40,299 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 32,554 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 22,054 miles

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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EJ56 ZFR is a 2006 Audi S3 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 EJ56 ZFR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EJ56 ZFR registered?

EJ56 ZFR is a 2006 Audi S3, first registered on 13 November 2006.

Is EJ56 ZFR safe to buy?

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