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S3 BXK

2007 Audi S3

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

126,659 mi
Last recorded126,659 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Audi S378,992 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS3 BXK
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 126,659 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2024 117,312 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2023 118,440 miles

Rear Surface corrosion

Pass 4 Nov 2022 117,601 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 115,538 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2021 115,538 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 114,624 miles

Central Front Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 6 Nov 2020 114,624 miles

Central Front Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Bulb replaced (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2019 107,804 miles

Both rear tyres close too limit.

Pass 22 Jan 2018 102,611 miles

Fuel cap seal worn but still effectively maintaining a effective seal.

Pass 10 Feb 2017 98,770 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2017 98,770 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 Feb 2016 95,071 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 89,406 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 86,510 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all four brake discs are slightly worn

n/s rear tyre on legal limit 1.6ml

Fail 7 Jul 2014 86,510 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all four brake discs are slightly worn

n/s rear tyre on legal limit 1.6ml

Pass 12 Jul 2013 75,472 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 64,757 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2011 52,789 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 48,226 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2010 48,226 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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S3 BXK is a 2007 Audi S3 in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 S3 BXK, 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 S3 BXK registered?

S3 BXK is a 2007 Audi S3, first registered on 12 October 2007.

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