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P18 CGF

2007 Audi S3

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests40 (31 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate77.5%

Mileage

136,184 mi
Last recorded136,184 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Audi S378,992 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP18 CGF
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

31 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 136,184 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2026 136,184 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded at caliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded at caliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2025 141,441 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2025 130,592 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2024 132,073 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2024 125,122 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2023 123,276 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2023 120,818 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 16 Jan 2023 120,816 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 113,014 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 117,619 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 23 Dec 2021 117,598 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear flexy end (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe between flexy hoses part of hose assy (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear flexy end (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe between flexys part of hose assy (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint bolts are loose or not tightening (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule caliper end (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing not checked due to binding brake

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule caliper end (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear mud flap loose

Rear both rear discs rusty /corroding

Pass 24 Aug 2021 105,062 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2020 99,941 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 91,393 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 109,582 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 79,515 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 96,956 miles

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

Oil leak

exhaust flexi poor condition

Pass 28 Jul 2017 73,413 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2017 73,413 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2017 84,307 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s/r n/s/r axle bushes slightly worn

oil filter leaking

Fail 17 May 2017 84,305 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s/r n/s/r axle bushes slightly worn

oil filter leaking

Pass 28 Jul 2016 65,796 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2016 71,377 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2015 60,861 miles

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)

nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside rear tyre cut on outer side wall but no cord or ply exposed

offside front tyre cut on outer side wall but no cord or ply exposed

Pass 20 Apr 2015 62,305 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 56,102 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2014 56,102 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 May 2014 52,809 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 46,381 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 49,547 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2013 49,547 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2012 44,916 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 33,486 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 26,875 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2011 26,875 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Jul 2011 39,530 miles

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

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

front tyres wearing on inside edge

Pass 16 Sep 2010 21,659 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2010 29,097 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Apr 2010 29,097 miles

Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

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

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

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

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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P18 CGF is a 2007 Audi S3 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 40 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.5%.

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 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 P18 CGF, 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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P18 CGF is a 2007 Audi S3, first registered on 30 October 2007.

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