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LY07 ELW

2007 Audi S3

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

100,344 mi
Last recorded100,344 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Audi S378,992 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY07 ELW
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 100,344 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2025 100,344 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))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Upper and lower dust covers split. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2024 85,395 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 80,994 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front brake discs in poor condition on inside edge

headlamp washers not working

Fail 1 Nov 2023 80,993 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front brake discs in poor condition on inside edge

headlamp washers not working

Pass 26 Oct 2022 77,201 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 75,819 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2021 75,819 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 74,194 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi-pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 16 Oct 2020 74,194 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi-pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2019 73,186 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 70,524 miles

fuel cap sealing ring cracking

Pass 12 Oct 2017 67,444 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 61,817 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2015 56,618 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2014 50,616 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 43,571 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2012 37,817 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2012 37,812 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 22 Oct 2011 30,553 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 20,225 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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LY07 ELW is a 2007 Audi S3 in Blue 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 LY07 ELW, 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 LY07 ELW registered?

LY07 ELW is a 2007 Audi S3, first registered on 20 June 2007.

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