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YN56 VHD

2007 Audi S3

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

135,005 mi
Last recorded135,005 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Audi S378,992 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN56 VHD
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 135,005 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Fail 9 Dec 2025 135,001 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2024 130,335 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2024 130,335 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Nov 2023 123,611 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))

Fail 23 Nov 2023 123,608 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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 23 Nov 2022 118,377 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2022 118,377 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2021 113,082 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 108,779 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 108,045 miles

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement off side front mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2019 107,964 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))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 1.6mm in centre of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement off side front mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 100,356 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall has slight damage (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2018 100,356 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall has slight damage (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2017 96,084 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre Outer Side Wall Damaged

Fail 15 Jul 2017 95,994 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Steering system excessively rough Steering Rack/Lower Coloum (2.2.D.1)

Nearside Front Outer Tyre Outer Side Wall Damaged

Pass 11 Jul 2016 91,250 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 87,147 miles

N/S/F tyre wearing on both edges

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 18 Jul 2014 82,186 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2014 82,155 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 77,442 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 66,814 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2012 66,814 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 11 Jul 2011 53,330 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 40,302 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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YN56 VHD is a 2007 Audi S3 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 YN56 VHD, 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 YN56 VHD registered?

YN56 VHD is a 2007 Audi S3, first registered on 1 February 2007.

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