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L99 XXJ

2007 Audi S3

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

132,609 mi
Last recorded132,609 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Audi S378,992 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL99 XXJ
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 132,609 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Oct 2025 132,605 miles

Nearside Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake operation is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (1.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2024 126,399 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2023 119,828 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 103,338 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 99,755 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2021 99,750 miles

Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 90,130 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 8 Oct 2019 86,695 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2019 86,695 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 84,966 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front tyre has slight damage to outer sidewall

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

Pass 31 Aug 2017 83,484 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 77,316 miles

drivers seat belt slightly frayed

front & rear brake discs slightly worn

offside front tyre cut outer sidewall

Fail 21 Sep 2016 77,316 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

drivers seat belt slightly frayed

engine management light on

front & rear brake discs slightly worn

offside front tyre cut outer sidewall

Pass 16 Sep 2015 71,404 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

slight oil leak

Fail 16 Sep 2015 71,404 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

slight oil leak

Pass 17 Sep 2014 62,695 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2014 62,695 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 54,124 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2013 54,124 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 24 Oct 2012 48,111 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 40,670 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2011 40,670 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2010 29,380 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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L99 XXJ is a 2007 Audi S3 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 L99 XXJ, 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 L99 XXJ registered?

L99 XXJ is a 2007 Audi S3, first registered on 13 November 2007.

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