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AP57 HLR

2007 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

150,966 mi
Last recorded150,966 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Audi A393,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 150,966 miles

Central Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and Offside, rearmost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2025 150,943 miles

Offside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Nearside and Offside, trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Central Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and Offside, rearmost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Nearside and Offside (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2024 147,039 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2024 147,037 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 14 Dec 2023 142,370 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2022 138,301 miles

Central Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside & Offside trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2022 138,298 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Central Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside & Offside trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 134,523 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 131,395 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2019 121,262 miles

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

Fail 18 Dec 2019 121,260 miles

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2018 112,863 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Uneven wear across the breadth of tread ranging from 4mm to 2.5mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Dec 2018 112,840 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure And has cords/ply exposed. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Uneven wear across the breadth of tread ranging from 4mm to 2.5mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 102,093 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 95,188 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 15 Oct 2015 86,073 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit plus worn on outer edge and nail in tread (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Oct 2015 86,073 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit plus worn on outer edge and nail in tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Nov 2014 80,238 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 13 Nov 2013 69,667 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 59,609 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 4 Sep 2012 59,609 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 24 Sep 2011 46,996 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 38,831 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 HLR is a 2007 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 AP57 HLR, 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 HLR is a 2007 Audi A3, first registered on 18 September 2007.

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