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EF56 AEB

2007 Audi S3

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

137,278 mi
Last recorded137,278 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Audi S378,992 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF56 AEB
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 137,278 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2025 133,534 miles

Nearside Front Wheel arch lining not fully secure.

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 27 Jan 2025 133,533 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Not tested due to fuel leak. (8.2.1.2 (d))

Fuel system component leaking Leak at filter. (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel arch lining not fully secure.

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2024 123,807 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight leak from rear diff. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2023 115,582 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2022 111,061 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/35/19 WORN EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Feb 2021 100,655 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2021 100,649 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 94,002 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2019 93,999 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2018 87,747 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 May 2017 81,669 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges

Oil leak

Fail 15 May 2017 81,669 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 17 May 2016 75,738 miles

oil leak

Pass 19 May 2015 70,373 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 67,110 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 57,029 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2012 47,775 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 37,373 miles

Both front tyres inner treads worn.

Pass 21 May 2010 27,018 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2010 23,942 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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EF56 AEB is a 2007 Audi S3 in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 EF56 AEB, 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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EF56 AEB is a 2007 Audi S3, first registered on 11 January 2007.

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