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AF57 XGB

2007 Audi A3

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

172,362 mi
Last recorded172,362 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2024
Typical for 2007 Audi A393,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF57 XGB
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2024 172,362 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2023 159,708 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2023 144,898 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 144,366 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2022 144,366 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 138,914 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

fuel cap seal split

Fail 4 Dec 2020 138,914 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

fuel cap seal split

Pass 21 Jun 2019 131,059 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread near excessive. (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 126,662 miles

offside front tyre just within limits recommend replacement

rear brake discs in poor condition

slight bind on offside rear brakes

unable to view rear inner brake pads fully

Fail 23 Jun 2018 126,662 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

offside front tyre just within limits recommend replacement

rear brake discs in poor condition

slight bind on offside rear brakes

unable to view rear inner brake pads fully

Pass 24 Jun 2017 122,096 miles

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE STARTING TO WEAR LOW

PIN HOLE IN NEARSIDE FRONT INNER DRIVE SHAFT GAITOR

Pass 24 Jun 2016 117,662 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2015 106,072 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2014 84,111 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Parking permit fixed to windscreen in wiper blade swept area.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Jul 2013 61,865 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 40,517 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 23,391 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 17,599 miles

marks on car

rear no plate deteriated

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 XGB is a 2007 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AF57 XGB, 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 XGB registered?

AF57 XGB is a 2007 Audi A3, first registered on 19 September 2007.

Is AF57 XGB safe to buy?

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