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J800 SWD

2007 Audi S3

Purple Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

138,715 mi
Last recorded138,715 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Audi S378,992 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ800 SWD
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2007
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 138,715 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 24 Feb 2025 138,017 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 12 Feb 2024 136,219 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 12 Feb 2024 136,219 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Feb 2023 134,302 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2023 134,238 miles

Central Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both head light units (4.1.4 (b))

Central Front Position lamp showing red light to the front both front rings (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2022 132,867 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 130,695 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2021 130,694 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2020 127,022 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2019 122,585 miles

Nearside Front headlamp,wing and bumper damaged,

Fail 25 Jan 2019 122,585 miles

Nearside Front headlamp,wing and bumper damaged,

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 117,075 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2018 117,075 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick pad is begining to disintergrate. (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 109,028 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 12 Jan 2017 109,024 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Jan 2016 102,584 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 4 Feb 2015 95,171 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Feb 2014 85,543 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 75,957 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Mar 2012 72,004 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 66,058 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 60,385 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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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J800 SWD is a 2007 Audi S3 in Purple with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 J800 SWD, 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 J800 SWD registered?

J800 SWD is a 2007 Audi S3, first registered on 1 June 2007.

Is J800 SWD safe to buy?

The MOT history for J800 SWD shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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