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HG56 ZHL

2007 Audi S3

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

108,025 mi
Last recorded108,025 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 Audi S378,992 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG56 ZHL
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 108,025 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2025 106,018 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2024 106,014 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2023 105,549 miles

exhaust noisy

Pass 20 Jan 2022 104,844 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Dec 2020 103,323 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2020 101,348 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2019 96,617 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 91,679 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2017 84,463 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2017 84,411 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2016 80,162 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2016 80,162 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2015 72,810 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2014 62,659 miles

ESC light on ref, Mr Mark Balaam 14:30 16/01/2014 @ vosa.

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

Fail 15 Jan 2014 62,643 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2013 59,038 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2013 58,980 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 9 Jan 2012 55,580 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 51,638 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2011 51,546 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 18 Dec 2009 39,099 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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HG56 ZHL is a 2007 Audi S3 in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 HG56 ZHL, 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 HG56 ZHL registered?

HG56 ZHL is a 2007 Audi S3, first registered on 16 January 2007.

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