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GJ57 YBK

2007 Audi S3

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

190,418 mi
Last recorded190,418 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 2007 Audi S378,992 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ57 YBK
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 190,418 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush mount worn and noisy top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush worn and split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush worn and noisy top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2024 189,142 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2024 189,141 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre box has whole (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both Inop (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective Hangar only half attached (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 183,561 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2020 181,085 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2019 177,772 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2017 172,479 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 20 Oct 2017 172,479 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2016 165,274 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 149,518 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 19 Oct 2015 149,518 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords CONTINENTAL 225/40R18 Y XL (4.1.D.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 136,238 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

windscreen has light scratching

Pass 25 Sep 2013 115,656 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both rear tyres are very worn on the inner edge (CONTINENTAL 225/40R18 Y XL)

chip in windscreen

front wiper blades are starting to smear

Fail 25 Sep 2013 115,656 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both rear tyres are very worn on the inner edge (CONTINENTAL 225/40R18 Y XL)

chip in windscreen

front wiper blades are starting to smear

Pass 22 Sep 2012 94,932 miles

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

chip in windscreen

Pass 24 Aug 2011 72,808 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 57,105 miles

chip in windscreen

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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GJ57 YBK is a 2007 Audi S3 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 GJ57 YBK, 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 GJ57 YBK registered?

GJ57 YBK is a 2007 Audi S3, first registered on 19 September 2007.

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