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R21 PEC

2007 Audi S3

Orange Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

150,879 mi
Last recorded150,879 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Audi S378,992 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR21 PEC
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2007
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2026 150,879 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2024 146,254 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2023 138,564 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2022 131,304 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2020 127,754 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 22 May 2019 122,951 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 113,148 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2017 109,234 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 99,820 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 88,553 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 76,707 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 8 Apr 2014 76,560 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)

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Mar 2013 66,382 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2012 57,024 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 46,066 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2011 46,066 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2010 36,813 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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R21 PEC is a 2007 Audi S3 in Orange with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 R21 PEC, 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 R21 PEC registered?

R21 PEC is a 2007 Audi S3, first registered on 1 March 2007.

Is R21 PEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R21 PEC shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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