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LS56 GVS

2007 Audi S3

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

111,665 mi
Last recorded111,665 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 Audi S378,992 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS56 GVS
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 111,665 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

under trays and sill covers fitted covering some testable items

Pass 16 Jul 2025 109,499 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Apr 2024 102,873 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2023 99,635 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2022 95,866 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2021 89,415 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 87,641 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))

slight brake bind o/s/r

Fail 1 Dec 2020 87,641 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

slight brake bind o/s/r

Pass 3 Dec 2019 80,024 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2019 80,023 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2019 79,737 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

fuel filler cap sealing rubber perished/cracked.

off and near side front brake discs show wear/lipped edge.

off and near side rear brake discs show wear.

Pass 5 Dec 2018 73,402 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

fuel filler cap sealing rubber is perished/cracked.

off and near side front brake discs show wear/lipped edge.

off and near side rear brake discs show wear.

off side rear registration plate lamp is dim.

Fail 4 Dec 2018 73,402 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

fuel filler cap sealing rubber is perished/cracked.

near side front wiper blade rubber is extensively split/deteriorated.

off and near side front brake discs show wear/lipped edge.

off and near side rear brake discs show wear.

off side front wiper blade rubber split and is smearing the screen.

off side rear registration plate lamp is dim.

Pass 1 Nov 2017 63,012 miles

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

dash showing service due/over due

engine covers fitted and/or under trays fitted, not allowing full inspection

screen damage

wipers condition

Pass 7 Oct 2016 51,654 miles

off and near side front wiper blades are smearing the screen.

off side front tyre tread shows uneven wear and is bald at the edge.

Fail 6 Oct 2016 51,653 miles

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

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

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

near side rear tyre tread shows uneven wear.

off and near side front wiper blades are smearing the screen.

off side front tyre tread shows uneven wear and is bald at the edge.

off side rear tyre tread shows uneven wear.

Pass 9 Oct 2015 47,402 miles

nearside rear tyre worn to 3 mm.

offside rear tyre worn to 3 mm.

Fail 9 Oct 2015 47,402 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

both front wiper blades smeary.

nearside rear tyre worn to 3 mm.

offside rear tyre worn to 3 mm.

Fail 8 Oct 2014 42,925 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine oil low

nearside front tyre wearing 3 m/m

Pass 8 Oct 2014 42,925 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine oil low

nearside front tyre wearing 3 m/m

Pass 5 Sep 2013 34,537 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Sep 2012 27,462 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 20,112 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 17,878 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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LS56 GVS is a 2007 Audi S3 in Black 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 LS56 GVS, 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 LS56 GVS registered?

LS56 GVS is a 2007 Audi S3, first registered on 7 November 2007.

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