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S3 DHV

2006 Audi S3

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

146,626 mi
Last recorded146,626 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Audi S382,700 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS3 DHV
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2025 146,626 miles

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 14 Dec 2024 141,027 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2024 136,016 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 130,572 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2023 130,572 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2022 126,899 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2021 118,244 miles

undertray fitted some components could not be checked

Pass 11 Feb 2020 112,674 miles

Offside Front Outer driveshaft boot signs of slight leak of grease

Pass 23 May 2019 106,263 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 94,313 miles

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

Fail 25 May 2018 94,248 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2017 83,985 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases central flexi section (7.1.2)

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

Pass 21 May 2016 73,732 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 69,680 miles

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 9 Feb 2014 65,115 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2013 56,689 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2012 49,405 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 31,692 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 26,248 miles

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

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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S3 DHV is a 2006 Audi S3 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 S3 DHV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S3 DHV registered?

S3 DHV is a 2006 Audi S3, first registered on 21 December 2006.

Is S3 DHV safe to buy?

The MOT history for S3 DHV shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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