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S300 LKE

2007 Audi S3

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

126,498 mi
Last recorded126,498 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Audi S378,992 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS300 LKE
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 126,498 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2024 126,234 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear suspension is rusty

Fail 17 Oct 2024 126,234 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear suspension is rusty

Pass 20 Oct 2023 125,473 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2023 125,473 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2022 124,464 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2021 122,670 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2021 122,669 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2020 121,014 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2020 120,983 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2019 117,701 miles

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

Coil spring corroded both sides rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front headlamp light intensity slightly reduced

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

engine oil level on minimum

Fail 8 Oct 2019 117,700 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Coil spring corroded both sides rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front headlamp light intensity slightly reduced

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

engine oil level on minimum

Pass 9 Oct 2018 109,051 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 97,173 miles

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

airbag turned off by presenter of vehicle

Pass 9 Aug 2016 80,592 miles

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Fail 9 Aug 2016 80,592 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2015 58,302 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 56,008 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 52,259 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2012 47,781 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 47,781 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 44,847 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

offside inner driveshaft boot leaking grease due tohole in boot

Fail 8 Mar 2011 33,481 miles

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

n/s wing mirror cracked not affecting use

Pass 8 Mar 2011 33,481 miles

n/s wing mirror cracked not affecting use

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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S300 LKE is a 2007 Audi S3 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S300 LKE, 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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S300 LKE is a 2007 Audi S3, first registered on 17 December 2007.

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