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DA56 JAB

2007 Audi S3

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

141,553 mi
Last recorded141,553 miles
Recorded on21 May 2025
Typical for 2007 Audi S378,992 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA56 JAB
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 May 2025 141,553 miles
Fail 15 May 2025 141,551 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 5 Apr 2024 135,974 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2024 135,972 miles

Emissions unable to be completed coolant leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 17 Jun 2022 135,686 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 134,552 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2020 134,552 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 127,590 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2019 127,590 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2018 119,728 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 110,364 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2017 110,206 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2016 99,167 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 86,827 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2014 70,876 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Nov 2014 70,876 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 60,103 miles

front brake discs have deep wear ridges evident. recommend renewal

front brake pads worn very low. recommend renewal

Pass 6 Sep 2012 47,558 miles

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

front braking discs wear evident

n/s rear tyre worn down to its legal limit 1.6ml recomened renewal

Pass 22 Feb 2011 28,632 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2011 28,631 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Jan 2010 21,125 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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DA56 JAB is a 2007 Audi S3 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DA56 JAB, 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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DA56 JAB is a 2007 Audi S3, first registered on 26 January 2007.

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