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LJ57 YWF

2007 Audi S3

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

72,756 mi
Last recorded72,756 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Audi S378,992 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ57 YWF
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 72,756 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corroded/ coated in underseal. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2024 70,081 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2023 68,025 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking grease past clip. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 24 Nov 2023 68,023 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking grease past clip. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2022 65,885 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge + cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 24 Nov 2022 65,885 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt clip on small end of boot (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge + cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2021 63,729 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2021 63,728 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 61,719 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2019 60,066 miles

CHECKED WHATS VISIBLE .

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect DAMP (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear SLIGHT CRACKING IN TREAD GROOVES ON NEARSIDE REAR TYRE .

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect DAMP (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 19 Nov 2019 59,997 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

CHECKED WHATS VISIBLE .

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect DAMP (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear SLIGHT CRACKING IN TREAD GROOVES ON NEARSIDE REAR TYRE .

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect DAMP (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Nov 2018 57,773 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin WILL NEED FRONT DISCS AND PADS FAIRLY SOON (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 13 Nov 2018 57,722 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases CENTRE FLEXI JOINT BLOWING (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin WILL NEED FRONT DISCS AND PADS FAIRLY SOON (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2017 55,045 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules REARS BODY TO AXLE (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 14 Nov 2016 52,192 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx' 2.5mm tread depth (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx' 3mm tread depth (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2015 49,390 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread depth approx' 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread depth approx' 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Nov 2014 46,842 miles

arch liner loose nearside front

Pass 26 Nov 2013 44,664 miles

nearside rear tyre outer wall cut

Pass 27 Nov 2012 41,458 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2011 35,023 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 27,257 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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LJ57 YWF is a 2007 Audi S3 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 LJ57 YWF, 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 LJ57 YWF registered?

LJ57 YWF is a 2007 Audi S3, first registered on 29 November 2007.

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