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S3 UPP

2006 Audi S3

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

134,840 mi
Last recorded134,840 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Audi S382,700 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS3 UPP
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 134,840 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2024 130,955 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2024 130,952 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Oct 2023 120,958 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Oct 2023 120,958 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2022 114,149 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2022 114,149 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2021 112,896 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2021 112,896 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2020 111,228 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 109,438 miles

Central exhaust system slight leak

Pass 21 Sep 2018 106,241 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 99,398 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2017 99,398 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

All 4 tyres on legal limits

Pass 21 Sep 2016 92,251 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear tyres wearing close to limit

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

Pass 25 Sep 2015 83,947 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2014 76,380 miles

existing repairs to exhaust appear ok

small chip centre windscreen

Fail 26 Sep 2014 76,364 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Sep 2013 67,027 miles

both rear tyres scrubbing inner edges and close to wear bands

rear axle showing signs of weeping

rear latitudinal tie bar bushes getting perished

Fail 24 Sep 2013 67,027 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear tyres scrubbing inner edges and close to wear bands

rear axle showing signs of weeping

rear latitudinal tie bar bushes getting perished

Pass 28 Sep 2012 55,174 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 54,552 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 42,485 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2010 42,485 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Dec 2009 31,741 miles

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

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 UPP is a 2006 Audi S3 in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 S3 UPP, 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 UPP registered?

S3 UPP is a 2006 Audi S3, first registered on 22 December 2006.

Is S3 UPP safe to buy?

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