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OV56 VGA

2006 Audi S3

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

129,338 mi
Last recorded129,338 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Audi S382,700 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 129,338 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2025 126,259 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2025 126,259 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2024 121,637 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2024 121,636 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2024 121,632 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Decelerometer test required but vehicle is not road worthy (1.2.1 (g))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Bonnet cannot be secured in upright position

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 121,124 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2021 112,684 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2021 112,684 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp aim too high Both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2021 112,111 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2020 100,975 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 99,054 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 31 Jul 2018 99,054 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 93,766 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jul 2017 93,765 miles

Nearside Front coil spring modified and seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front coil spring modified and seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2016 86,758 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2016 86,713 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)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 80,305 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2014 70,284 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2014 70,283 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2013 60,242 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2013 59,996 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2012 46,052 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Offside Front coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Fail 10 Apr 2012 46,052 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Offside Front coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2011 36,844 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 25,246 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 VGA is a 2006 Audi S3 in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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

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