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GV57 YJC

2007 Audi S3

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

130,463 mi
Last recorded130,463 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2025
Typical for 2007 Audi S378,992 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV57 YJC
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2025 130,463 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2024 127,465 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2023 124,117 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2023 124,117 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2022 119,301 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 112,359 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2021 112,359 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2020 106,300 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 30 Sep 2019 98,634 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 91,176 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavily worn inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 16 Oct 2018 91,174 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavily worn inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2017 81,491 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 72,735 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 Oct 2016 72,735 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2015 64,250 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 56,859 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2013 48,604 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 41,500 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 30 Sep 2011 34,904 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 27 Sep 2010 26,570 miles

front tyres wearing inner edge slightly

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 YJC is a 2007 Audi S3 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YJC, 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 GV57 YJC registered?

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

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