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LV56 ZGM

2006 Audi S3

Orange Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

139,670 mi
Last recorded139,670 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2025
Typical for 2006 Audi S382,700 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV56 ZGM
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2006
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2025 139,670 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2025 139,670 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2024 133,147 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2023 129,940 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2022 124,399 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 117,374 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 108,768 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2254018 worn on inner edge no cords visible (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge no cords visible (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 4 Feb 2020 108,768 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2254018 worn on inner edge no cords visible (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge no cords visible (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2018 96,587 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 Aug 2018 96,578 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2017 89,313 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Oil leak ()

Fail 29 Jul 2017 89,313 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Oil leak ()

Pass 1 Aug 2016 85,612 miles

Nearside Front tyre near to limit

Nearside rear tyre on limit

Pass 1 Aug 2015 82,042 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2014 75,407 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 65,833 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2012 58,300 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2011 57,991 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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)

Fail 30 Jun 2011 57,926 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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)

Pass 9 Apr 2010 50,569 miles

the nearside front tyre is wearing on the inner and outter 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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LV56 ZGM is a 2006 Audi S3 in Orange with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LV56 ZGM, 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 LV56 ZGM registered?

LV56 ZGM is a 2006 Audi S3, first registered on 30 November 2006.

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