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AP57 KWL

2007 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2023
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

180,500 mi
Last recorded180,500 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2022
Typical for 2007 Audi A393,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP57 KWL
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2022 180,500 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2022 180,490 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Jan 2021 153,747 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 14 Jan 2021 153,746 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2020 130,959 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2019 129,280 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2018 107,456 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2018 107,456 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Dec 2017 90,577 miles

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

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

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 12 Jan 2017 76,449 miles

Offside headlamp aim is not clear

Pass 13 Jan 2016 65,723 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 60,691 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 18 Aug 2014 60,691 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

air intake pipe leaking (hissing)!!!

Pass 16 Aug 2013 55,272 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 May 2012 48,195 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

covers fitted

nearside rear tyre cut in side wall

oil leak

Fail 17 May 2012 48,195 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

covers fitted

nearside rear tyre cut in side wall

oil leak

Pass 1 Jun 2011 43,105 miles

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

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 KWL is a 2007 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 KWL, 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 KWL is a 2007 Audi A3, first registered on 5 October 2007.

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