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L18 AHC

2007 Audi S3

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

111,233 mi
Last recorded111,233 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Audi S378,992 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL18 AHC
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 111,233 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills and rear chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2025 111,232 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills and rear chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2025 111,131 miles

Central Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords damaged And inner edge worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Exhaust flexi worn

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Door mirror housing slightly damage

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (0.1 (b))

Underbody and underbody components slightly corroded

Undertrays fitted

Pass 12 Feb 2024 105,297 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both rear (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Lower Gearbox mounting defective

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Underbody and underbody components slightly corroded

n/s/f tyre tread inner edge slightly worn

o/s door mirror housing damaged but still secure

Pass 27 Feb 2023 99,634 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Door mirror housing slightly damage

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

Rear Under body and under body components corroded

Undertrays fitted

Pass 26 Feb 2022 95,731 miles

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

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2021 91,739 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2019 87,180 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2018 82,200 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 79,395 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2017 79,395 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2016 76,497 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear sets (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 73,832 miles

rear number plate has slight delamination

Pass 25 Jun 2014 66,408 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 58,511 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 51,342 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 25 Jun 2011 43,601 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2010 32,016 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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L18 AHC is a 2007 Audi S3 in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 L18 AHC, 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 L18 AHC registered?

L18 AHC is a 2007 Audi S3, first registered on 26 June 2007.

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