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BS53 JJS

2007 Audi S3

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

99,228 mi
Last recorded99,228 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Audi S378,992 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBS53 JJS
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 99,228 miles

Coil spring corroded Both sides Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Feb 2026 99,086 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Coil spring corroded Both sides Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Feb 2025 84,967 miles

steering rack casing damage near side

Fail 19 Feb 2025 84,798 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

steering rack casing damage near side

Pass 1 Mar 2024 76,763 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2022 72,210 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded Both springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 61,172 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 58,038 miles

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

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

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

Suspension components corroded

Under body covers fitted

Pass 27 Nov 2019 56,030 miles

fuel cap rubber seal perished

headlamp aims on lower limits

oil leaks

rear tyres outer edges perished

Pass 18 Dec 2017 53,201 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Sep 2016 50,287 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 45,347 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 41,139 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

offside front tyre worn badly on inner edge and on legal limit

Pass 5 Mar 2013 36,471 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 27,927 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 23,789 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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BS53 JJS is a 2007 Audi S3 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 BS53 JJS, 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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BS53 JJS is a 2007 Audi S3, first registered on 31 May 2007.

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