2007 Audi A3 2.2L Petrol · S3 HNR
2007 Audi A3 (2.2L, petrol). First registered 16 Jul 2007. Recorded mileage 183,879 miles. MOT valid until 06 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A3
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 183,879 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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S3 HNR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/05/2026
- 183,879 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
S3 HNR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2007 Audi A3 (S3 HNR) between June 2024 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 08 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”.
S3 HNR Mileage History
- 11/06/2024167,019 mi
- 28/06/2024167,316 mi+297 mi
- 19/05/2025173,543 mi+6,227 mi
- 07/05/2026183,878 mi+10,335 mi
- 08/05/2026183,879 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 8,848 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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