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BL07 XAJ

2007 Audi S3

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

194,279 mi
Last recorded194,279 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2007 Audi S378,992 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL07 XAJ
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 194,279 miles
Pass 5 May 2025 181,837 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2025 181,386 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2024 173,790 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 11 Apr 2024 173,790 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Apr 2023 164,823 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2023 164,823 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2022 147,896 miles

rear coil springs corroded not excessive

slight tread lift on rear tyres inner

Pass 10 Apr 2021 136,076 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2021 136,070 miles

Brake performance not tested No fuel (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Both front and rear number plates have incorrect spacing (0.1 (d))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Multiple chips and crack in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2020 133,231 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 128,388 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2018 120,967 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2017 106,540 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2017 106,540 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 93,655 miles

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 1 Apr 2015 80,531 miles

front no plate stuck on top of other one

Pass 21 Feb 2014 66,347 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 65,130 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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BL07 XAJ is a 2007 Audi S3 in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 BL07 XAJ, 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.

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What year was BL07 XAJ registered?

BL07 XAJ is a 2007 Audi S3, first registered on 13 July 2007.

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