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S3 XLF

2007 Audi S3

Purple Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

116,336 mi
Last recorded116,336 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 Audi S378,992 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS3 XLF
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2007
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 116,336 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2025 115,623 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2024 110,699 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 2 x rears (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2023 107,361 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn 2 x rear trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 104,489 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Mar 2022 104,485 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2021 99,455 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2020 96,782 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2019 89,924 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2018 81,779 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 75,237 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

under body corrosion

Pass 8 Jan 2016 71,021 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 63,259 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 54,413 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 48,121 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Jan 2012 42,774 miles

nearside front tyre on wear indicator bars and badly worn on inside edge

Pass 4 Jan 2011 25,173 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 XLF is a 2007 Audi S3 in Purple with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 XLF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S3 XLF registered?

S3 XLF is a 2007 Audi S3, first registered on 1 December 2007.

Is S3 XLF safe to buy?

The MOT history for S3 XLF shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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