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MV07 XTW

2007 Audi S3

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

129,741 mi
Last recorded129,741 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Audi S378,992 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV07 XTW
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 129,741 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2024 129,733 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexie (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2023 124,605 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2022 117,620 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2021 109,700 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))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 102,267 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2020 102,262 miles

Emissions not tested Engine misfire (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Under-covers not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 15 Feb 2019 87,071 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2018 83,412 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 77,609 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge wearing thin (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Apr 2017 77,608 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge wearing thin (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 66,256 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 59,407 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2014 56,131 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2013 50,347 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2012 36,515 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 26,509 miles
Fail 8 May 2010 14,858 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 8 May 2010 14,858 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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MV07 XTW is a 2007 Audi S3 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 MV07 XTW, 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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MV07 XTW is a 2007 Audi S3, first registered on 4 April 2007.

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