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GW56 CVN

2006 Audi S3

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2024
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

174,450 mi
Last recorded174,450 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2023
Typical for 2006 Audi S382,700 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGW56 CVN
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2023 174,450 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 9 Oct 2023 174,438 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2022 171,217 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 169,650 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 166,011 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2019 164,424 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2018 162,439 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2018 162,420 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2017 159,182 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2017 159,168 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 135,263 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2015 75,995 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 69,161 miles

The windscreen is damaged to the n/s of the screen

Pass 12 Aug 2013 54,726 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside door / sill damage

some wear front brake discs

Fail 12 Aug 2013 54,726 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside door / sill damage

some wear front brake discs

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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GW56 CVN is a 2006 Audi S3 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 GW56 CVN, 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 GW56 CVN registered?

GW56 CVN is a 2006 Audi S3, first registered on 31 December 2006.

Is GW56 CVN safe to buy?

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