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OV56 VFZ

2006 Audi S3

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

126,069 mi
Last recorded126,069 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Audi S382,700 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV56 VFZ
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 126,069 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2024 122,564 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 110,277 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

under trays fitted unable to assess some components

Fail 26 Nov 2021 110,277 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

under trays fitted unable to assess some components

Pass 20 Nov 2020 93,007 miles

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

Fail 20 Nov 2020 93,007 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot marked in yellow (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2019 87,549 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2018 78,886 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2017 69,703 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2017 69,574 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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 28 Oct 2016 63,709 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2015 60,640 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Nov 2014 57,682 miles

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

signs of splitting to o/s/r tyre on inner sidewall

wear to o/s/r tyre

Pass 7 Nov 2013 50,943 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2013 50,892 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fail 8 Nov 2012 41,288 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Nov 2012 41,288 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 32,928 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 27,136 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 22,043 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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OV56 VFZ is a 2006 Audi S3 in Grey 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 OV56 VFZ, 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 OV56 VFZ registered?

OV56 VFZ is a 2006 Audi S3, first registered on 26 October 2006.

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