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AF57 VVK

2007 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2025
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

115,351 mi
Last recorded115,351 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2024
Typical for 2007 Audi A393,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF57 VVK
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2024 115,351 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 9 Dec 2023 114,365 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Front Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2022 103,542 miles

Front arms rear bushes

Pass 11 Dec 2021 94,995 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 11 Dec 2021 94,995 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2020 90,753 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2019 87,426 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 14 Nov 2019 87,426 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Nov 2018 81,430 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2017 76,269 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front tyre slight cracking between the treads and 3mm in tread bar

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front tyre slight cracking between the treads

Fail 17 Nov 2017 76,269 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front tyre slight cracking between the treads and 3mm in tread bar

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front tyre slight cracking between the treads

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Nov 2016 69,747 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2016 69,746 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2015 61,335 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

offside rear tyre is cracking

Fail 18 Nov 2015 61,355 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

brake warning lamp is on

offside rear tyre is cracking

Pass 29 Oct 2014 52,964 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 29 Oct 2014 52,964 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Oct 2013 43,110 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

offside rear tyre cracking

Fail 18 Oct 2013 42,995 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 23 Oct 2012 32,950 miles

tyres;; both front tyre sidwalls deteriorating

tyres;; offside rear tyre sidewall deteriorating

Pass 6 Oct 2011 25,510 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 19,793 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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AF57 VVK is a 2007 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AF57 VVK, 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 AF57 VVK registered?

AF57 VVK is a 2007 Audi A3, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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The MOT history for AF57 VVK shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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