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GJ57 ZPY

2007 Audi S3

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

99,671 mi
Last recorded99,671 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Audi S378,992 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 99,671 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 96,629 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2021 94,176 miles

Offside Front 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))

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

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

all brake discs are slightly pitted

Fail 2 Jun 2021 94,175 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front 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))

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

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

all brake discs are slightly pitted

Pass 29 Apr 2020 91,285 miles

Nearside Front tyres tread wear indicator is near top

slight oil seepage at rear diff

Fail 29 Apr 2020 91,283 miles

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

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S/F and O/S/F brake pads low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front tyres tread wear indicator is near top

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

slight oil seepage at rear diff

Pass 23 Apr 2019 84,004 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 May 2018 73,161 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2017 71,102 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 63,040 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 54,002 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Jun 2015 54,002 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jun 2014 48,835 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2014 48,835 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2013 41,362 miles

BOTH REAR TYRE TREADS ARE WORN VERY NEAR THE LEGAL MIN

Pass 13 Mar 2012 28,937 miles

UNABLE TO FULLY CHECK THE OSR SEAT BELT DUE TO A CHILD SEAT FITTED

Pass 8 Apr 2011 19,803 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 17,794 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2010 17,794 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 ZPY 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 73.7%.

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 GJ57 ZPY, 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 ZPY registered?

GJ57 ZPY is a 2007 Audi S3, first registered on 25 September 2007.

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