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59 ES

2007 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

123,965 mi
Last recorded123,965 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Audi A393,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration59 ES
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 123,965 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2026 123,965 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2025 116,997 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2024 112,801 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Feb 2023 107,136 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2022 100,845 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 96,373 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 25 Feb 2021 96,358 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner sidewall marked in chalk (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Jan 2020 93,653 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs worn. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to perish 205/55/16. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords also starting to crack in tread pattern. 205/55/16. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs scored. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears covered in underseal. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipe covered in underseal. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 88,393 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces worn and scored. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn bald on inner edge. also cracking in tread. 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces scored and worn. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 83,091 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 79,145 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 74,426 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 68,275 miles

Exhaust centre clamp corroded

Pass 15 Nov 2013 62,439 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 56,152 miles

Offside Front rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 19 Nov 2012 56,152 miles

Offside Front rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Nov 2011 44,987 miles

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 14 Dec 2010 32,852 miles

How Reliable is the Audi A3?

Based on 7,415,025 MOT tests across 593,922 vehicles.

78.0%
Pass Rate
7,083
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
593,922
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 173,142
Stop lamp not working 65,421
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 58,420
Registration plate lamp not working 52,417
coil spring broken 45,761
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59 ES is a 2007 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 2007 Audi A3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.3% with a typical mileage of 93,100 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Audi A3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 173,142 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 59 ES, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi A3 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 19 years old, this Audi A3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 59 ES registered?

59 ES is a 2007 Audi A3, first registered on 21 December 2007.

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