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S3 GCU

2007 Audi S3

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

102,501 mi
Last recorded102,501 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2007 Audi S378,992 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS3 GCU
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 102,501 miles
Pass 8 May 2025 101,173 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2024 100,696 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2023 99,832 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2022 98,867 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 96,794 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2019 89,571 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2018 85,254 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 80,541 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 74,051 miles

general tyre wear

Pass 19 Jun 2015 72,663 miles

engine oil on min.

inner sidewalls of rear tyres badly cracked

Pass 28 May 2014 65,647 miles

o/s/f tyre inner sidewall cracked

o/s/r tyre outer sidewall cracked

Fail 28 May 2014 65,643 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

o/s/f tyre inner sidewall cracked

o/s/r tyre outer sidewall cracked

Pass 7 Jun 2013 55,840 miles
Fail 29 May 2013 55,478 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2012 50,756 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)

Fail 6 Jun 2012 50,756 miles

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)

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 24 May 2011 39,231 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 May 2010 22,269 miles

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

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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S3 GCU is a 2007 Audi S3 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 S3 GCU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S3 GCU registered?

S3 GCU is a 2007 Audi S3, first registered on 23 May 2007.

Is S3 GCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for S3 GCU shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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