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GV57 YJA

2007 Audi S3

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

127,371 mi
Last recorded127,371 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Audi S378,992 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV57 YJA
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 127,371 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

parking brake effort only just met

Fail 8 Oct 2025 127,371 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Electronic stability control switch not functioning correctly (7.12 (d))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative fitted to nearside front bottom arm detached (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

parking brake effort only just met

Pass 7 Oct 2024 124,703 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill at trailing arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill at trailing arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2023 122,094 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 24 Sep 2023 122,015 miles

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Central Front boost pipe not correctly mounted

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 119,294 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))

Fail 20 Jan 2022 119,007 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Emissions not tested excessive exhaust leak at flexi (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi part of catalyst (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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 235/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

brake pad warning light on

slight oil leak

Pass 26 Jan 2021 114,844 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2021 114,844 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jan 2020 108,296 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 105,307 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2017 101,723 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 96,312 miles

Front nearside / offside tyres badly worn inner edges

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

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

Offside Rear brake slightly binding

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

all tyres cracked / perished on tread

Pass 5 Aug 2015 90,474 miles

All 4 tyres have slight cracking in the tread

Pass 15 Aug 2014 83,601 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f and n/s/f brake discs slightly pitted

o/s/r and n/s/r brake discs slightly pitted

Fail 15 Aug 2014 83,597 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f and n/s/f brake discs slightly pitted

o/s/r and n/s/r brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 5 Aug 2013 76,224 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 3 Aug 2013 76,224 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2012 55,720 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 35,483 miles

o/s and n/s rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 1 Oct 2010 30,291 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 1 Oct 2010 30,291 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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GV57 YJA is a 2007 Audi S3 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 GV57 YJA, 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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GV57 YJA is a 2007 Audi S3, first registered on 15 October 2007.

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