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S3 OXU

2007 Audi S3

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

127,981 mi
Last recorded127,981 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 Audi S378,992 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS3 OXU
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 127,981 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin advise attention (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts bold on inner and outer edges advise attention 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tryes are on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jun 2025 120,089 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2024 112,807 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine + rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2023 103,319 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2023 103,318 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2022 95,099 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 91,832 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2020 88,301 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 28 Feb 2019 82,705 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2018 78,762 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2018 78,744 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2017 74,140 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2017 74,140 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 61,562 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 54,284 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2013 48,325 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 44,812 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 38,961 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 24,129 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 OXU is a 2007 Audi S3 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 S3 OXU, 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 OXU registered?

S3 OXU is a 2007 Audi S3, first registered on 2 March 2007.

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