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J88 GKO

2007 Audi S3

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

78,322 mi
Last recorded78,322 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 2007 Audi S378,992 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ88 GKO
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2025 78,322 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2024 76,999 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 nsf,osf (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2023 73,344 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 71,702 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2021 69,770 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 67,478 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 62,469 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear chassis section has slight corrosion

Pass 25 Aug 2018 56,249 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2017 52,328 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 48,211 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 1.6 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 1.6 mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 41,898 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 36,043 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2014 36,043 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 32,894 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 30,113 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 28,480 miles

under vehicle covered by plastic trim

Pass 2 Nov 2010 22,536 miles

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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J88 GKO is a 2007 Audi S3 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 J88 GKO, 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 J88 GKO registered?

J88 GKO is a 2007 Audi S3, first registered on 1 November 2007.

Is J88 GKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for J88 GKO shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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