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MM56 CJM

2006 Audi S3

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

98,955 mi
Last recorded98,955 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Audi S382,700 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM56 CJM
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 98,955 miles
Fail 21 May 2026 98,955 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Pass 6 May 2025 90,813 miles
Pass 23 May 2024 87,093 miles

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2023 85,329 miles

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone Chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 May 2023 85,324 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone Chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2022 81,889 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2022 81,492 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot slightly deteriorated

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2021 78,295 miles

Nearside Front Steering head bearings has slight free play (2.2.2 (g))

Pass 20 Jul 2019 71,216 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2018 66,648 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2017 64,907 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 62,120 miles

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

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)

under trays fitted obscuring view of components

wipers slightly smeary

Pass 20 Jul 2015 59,179 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Nov 2013 55,950 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel cap seal is perishing

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Nov 2012 53,185 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2011 48,854 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Nov 2011 48,854 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2010 42,678 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 33,004 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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MM56 CJM is a 2006 Audi S3 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 MM56 CJM, 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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MM56 CJM is a 2006 Audi S3, first registered on 15 November 2006.

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