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AP57 XOW

2007 Audi S3

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

144,125 mi
Last recorded144,125 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Audi S378,992 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP57 XOW
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 144,125 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2025 139,349 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Under vehicle and components has slight corrosion around

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2024 130,952 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2023 124,613 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 113,819 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2021 102,992 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 86,680 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2019 76,194 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2019 76,194 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2018 71,690 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2016 66,183 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 55,397 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jul 2014 49,393 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jul 2013 41,771 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 34,576 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 33,600 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 32,183 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 28,602 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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AP57 XOW is a 2007 Audi S3 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

Across all 2007 Audi S3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.8% with a typical mileage of 78,992 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 AP57 XOW, 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 19 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 AP57 XOW registered?

AP57 XOW is a 2007 Audi S3, first registered on 24 December 2007.

Is AP57 XOW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP57 XOW shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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