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EJ57 HAX

2007 Audi S3

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

161,296 mi
Last recorded161,296 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Audi S378,992 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ57 HAX
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Fail 3 Dec 2025 161,296 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Under seal

Pass 23 Jan 2025 158,322 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2025 158,319 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2024 149,956 miles

Rear subframe corroded

Pass 20 Jan 2023 136,464 miles

fuel cap seal perished

Fail 10 Jan 2023 136,460 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

centre exhaust sleeve has a minor leak

fuel cap seal perished

Pass 8 Dec 2021 133,038 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2021 133,037 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2020 129,519 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2019 119,788 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2019 119,788 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2018 106,122 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2017 100,667 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 95,275 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 89,641 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 80,387 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2013 68,286 miles

front tyres wearing close to the limit

Pass 8 Sep 2012 54,569 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 52,119 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 52,119 miles

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Pass 9 Apr 2010 48,488 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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EJ57 HAX is a 2007 Audi S3 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 EJ57 HAX, 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 EJ57 HAX registered?

EJ57 HAX is a 2007 Audi S3, first registered on 13 October 2007.

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