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S30 FTW

2006 Audi S3

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

153,536 mi
Last recorded153,536 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2024
Typical for 2006 Audi S382,700 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS30 FTW
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2024 153,536 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2023 153,087 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2022 151,366 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 144,328 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2020 138,438 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2019 133,139 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 127,182 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slightly (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

front brake discs worn

offside front tyre badly worn inner

Pass 27 Oct 2017 107,202 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 101,518 miles

Front brake discs worn

Fail 2 Nov 2016 101,517 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front discs and pads worn

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

Offside Front tyre worn

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

Pass 29 Dec 2015 94,275 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear waqll cut

Fail 29 Dec 2015 94,275 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear waqll cut

Pass 30 Dec 2014 87,591 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2014 87,591 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2014 79,187 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 67,987 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2012 67,804 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2011 57,041 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 40,205 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 27,611 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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S30 FTW 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 80%.

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 S30 FTW, 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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S30 FTW is a 2006 Audi S3, first registered on 16 November 2006.

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