2007 · 17 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2007 Audi S3 MOT pass rate and common faults

308 MOT tests in 2024. 73.0% passed first time, compared with 56.9% for all cars the same age.

128Well above average
Passed first time73.0%
Failed or needed repairs26.9%
Typical mileage at test118,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 308 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt5.8%
  2. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps2.3%
  3. Emissions not tested: unable to be completed1.9%
  4. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak1.9%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure1.9%
    14 marked dangerous
  6. Coil spring: fractured or broken1.9%
  7. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.6%
    11 marked dangerous
  8. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases1.6%
  9. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.6%
  10. Catalyst emissions: Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits1.6%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics12.3%
  2. Suspension10.7%
  3. Emissions & leaks9.1%
  4. Body & chassis8.8%
  5. Tyres6.8%
  6. Brakes6.5%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.9%
  8. Steering1.6%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm17.5%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened7.8%
  3. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine6.2%
  4. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases5.5%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick5.2%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2007 Audi S3?

In 2024, 73.0% of 2007 Audi S3 cars passed their MOT first time, across 308 tests. The average for all 17-year-old cars was 56.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2007 Audi S3?

The most common failure reasons were joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps; emissions not tested: unable to be completed. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2007 Audi S3 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 128, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).