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GV56 TFO

2006 Audi S3

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

109,126 mi
Last recorded109,126 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Audi S382,700 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV56 TFO
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 109,126 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2023 108,300 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2022 102,528 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Inner tie rod has slight play.

Fail 5 Nov 2022 102,528 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Inner tie rod has slight play.

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

Pass 4 Jun 2020 98,822 miles

HEAD LIGHT LEVELING SYSTEM - UNCLEAR IF IT WAS OPERATING CORRECTLY, MAY NEED ATTENTION

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

Pass 25 Mar 2019 87,174 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2019 87,174 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 79,847 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 74,444 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 68,191 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 May 2015 64,607 miles
Fail 29 May 2015 64,607 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 30 May 2014 61,189 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2014 61,189 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 24 May 2013 57,348 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 47,323 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 33,272 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 10 Nov 2009 23,536 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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GV56 TFO is a 2006 Audi S3 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 GV56 TFO, 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 GV56 TFO registered?

GV56 TFO is a 2006 Audi S3, first registered on 14 November 2006.

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