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YY07 JHJ

2007 Audi S3

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

118,478 mi
Last recorded118,478 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Audi S378,992 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY07 JHJ
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 118,478 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2024 115,072 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

eml reset for before test

Pass 25 Jul 2022 105,092 miles

Front side by side parking lights wired together at front

Offside Rear tyre splitting inner sidewall

Fail 25 Jul 2022 105,092 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases mid joint / sleeve loose (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing missing 1 stud (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front side by side parking lights wired together at front

Offside Rear tyre splitting inner sidewall

Pass 17 Aug 2020 95,541 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 23 Aug 2019 89,657 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated starting to split around the inner clip outer boot (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

headlamp washers not working

Fail 19 Aug 2019 89,509 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated starting to split around the inner clip outer boot (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

headlamp washers not working

Pass 4 Aug 2018 83,710 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 77,203 miles

engine/under/sill covers.

Pass 7 May 2016 70,695 miles

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

Pass 9 May 2015 64,741 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2014 57,778 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 48,580 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Apr 2012 37,250 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 25,760 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 15,998 miles

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)

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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YY07 JHJ is a 2007 Audi S3 in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 YY07 JHJ, 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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YY07 JHJ is a 2007 Audi S3, first registered on 18 May 2007.

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