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S3 OBV

2007 Audi S3

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

121,549 mi
Last recorded121,549 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Audi S378,992 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS3 OBV
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 121,549 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2025 117,169 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 27 Nov 2024 116,673 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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill section holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Nov 2023 112,197 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2022 108,412 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 104,411 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2021 104,411 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 102,204 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 96,867 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2018 93,881 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured and o/s rear (1.4.A.2f)

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

advice slight brake bind at n/s and o/s rear brakes

Pass 16 Mar 2017 88,134 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

advice slight wear in n/s and o/s front tyres on inner tread 225/40/18/92y

Pass 15 Mar 2016 80,127 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 15 Mar 2016 80,127 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/40/18 (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

advice n/s and o/s front tyres on wear indicator

advice slight bulge on n/s rear tyre outer sidewall

Fail 13 Feb 2015 71,724 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 71,724 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jan 2014 53,141 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 48,303 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2013 48,292 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2011 41,696 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2010 35,629 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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S3 OBV is a 2007 Audi S3 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OBV, 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 OBV registered?

S3 OBV is a 2007 Audi S3, first registered on 18 May 2007.

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