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S33 LVL

2006 Audi S3

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

111,086 mi
Last recorded111,086 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Audi S382,700 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS33 LVL
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 111,086 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 8 Dec 2025 111,085 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached Rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2024 103,854 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 14 Aug 2024 103,769 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front brake hose loose

Rear both rear shock absorber bump stop rubbers broken

bolt missing from front of prop shaft

both front tyres worn bald on inside of tread and both rear tyres starting to wear on inside of tread

brake pad/bulb failure/headlight messages on in dash display

Pass 10 Jul 2023 87,608 miles

Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2023 87,608 miles

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

Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Jun 2023 87,459 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction black out sticker in sweep zone (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing wheel nut missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2022 84,954 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2020 84,479 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 May 2019 76,889 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2018 75,076 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 13 May 2017 66,135 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 63,942 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 62,589 miles

o/s/f door mirror glass cracked

Pass 24 Sep 2012 62,427 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 47,597 miles

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

engine management light displayed on dashboard

offside front mirror cracked

Pass 29 May 2010 25,109 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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S33 LVL is a 2006 Audi S3 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 S33 LVL, 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 S33 LVL registered?

S33 LVL is a 2006 Audi S3, first registered on 15 November 2006.

Is S33 LVL safe to buy?

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