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AP57 BFU

2007 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

113,372 mi
Last recorded113,372 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2022
Typical for 2007 Audi A393,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP57 BFU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 9 Sep 2022 113,372 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit plate limit is 0.90 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light white light visible (4.5.4 (a))

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2021 107,855 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2021 107,855 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively fronts smear (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2020 103,130 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both badly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 99,835 miles

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 10 Sep 2019 99,835 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2019 99,476 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Mar 2019 99,476 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2018 99,222 miles

Engine coolant fan running all the time with engine running

Traction control light staying on

Fail 13 Feb 2018 99,222 miles

Engine coolant fan running all the time with engine running

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Traction control light staying on

Pass 27 Mar 2017 97,189 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2016 96,949 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2015 91,248 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 85,222 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 May 2013 80,179 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 May 2013 80,178 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Sep 2011 73,185 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2010 67,739 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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AP57 BFU is a 2007 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AP57 BFU, 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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AP57 BFU is a 2007 Audi A3, first registered on 14 September 2007.

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