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KT57 SHJ

2007 Audi S3

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

138,730 mi
Last recorded138,730 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Audi S378,992 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT57 SHJ
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 138,730 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2024 129,314 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2024 129,290 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner front bush worn to excess (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2024 124,980 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2024 124,979 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2023 123,879 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2022 113,974 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2022 113,974 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2021 106,741 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2021 106,741 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded short pipe at caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2020 102,507 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2020 102,507 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wisbone front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wisbone front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 5 Dec 2019 96,657 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2018 90,369 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases leak from small flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 30 Nov 2018 90,369 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases leak from small flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 82,908 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 69,612 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 58,522 miles

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Dec 2014 47,829 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2013 38,840 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2012 32,159 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Dec 2012 32,159 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 16,646 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 13,436 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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KT57 SHJ is a 2007 Audi S3 in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 KT57 SHJ, 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 KT57 SHJ registered?

KT57 SHJ is a 2007 Audi S3, first registered on 26 October 2007.

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