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F20 JDN

2007 Audi S3

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests55 (44 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

186,553 mi
Last recorded186,553 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 Audi S378,992 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF20 JDN
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

44 pass 11 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2026 186,553 miles

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

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

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

brake warning lamp illuminated

under trays missing where fitted

Pass 11 Jun 2025 142,977 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 10 Jun 2025 142,977 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

handbrake lever loose to body

Pass 4 May 2025 94,155 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2025 171,284 miles
Pass 8 May 2024 85,778 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2024 142,361 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 18 Apr 2023 73,929 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2023 73,922 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 142,359 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 18 Jun 2022 165,619 miles

Car lowered

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm outer bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear arms front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2022 72,764 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 141,812 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 28 May 2021 150,145 miles
Pass 11 May 2021 66,773 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 140,343 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 30 Oct 2020 66,389 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 147,812 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 138,068 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 143,473 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Apr 2019 131,284 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2018 64,088 miles

All four tyres wearing low

Pass 22 Jun 2018 137,839 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 121,656 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2017 62,533 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2017 125,770 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2017 125,770 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 112,921 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 56,761 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 13 Sep 2016 56,760 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2016 117,075 miles

nearside front jacking point block missing

rear tres wearing low @ 3mm

Pass 26 Apr 2016 110,362 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 26 Apr 2016 110,362 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Sep 2015 42,406 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 109,728 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2015 106,088 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 106,088 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 31,143 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 95,812 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2014 95,812 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Mar 2014 102,480 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2014 102,480 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 83,416 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Apr 2013 98,476 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 72,424 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 92,368 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 92,368 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 4 Apr 2011 56,353 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 17 Mar 2011 83,363 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 83,363 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2010 76,709 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 76,709 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 11 Dec 2008 69,769 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 66,843 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 58,204 miles

nearside rear shock absorber damp.

slight play in steering rack offside ball end.

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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F20 JDN is a 2007 Audi S3 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 55 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 F20 JDN, 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 F20 JDN registered?

F20 JDN is a 2007 Audi S3, first registered on 30 November 2007.

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