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AP57 XRC

2007 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

187,395 mi
Last recorded187,395 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2025
Typical for 2007 Audi A393,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP57 XRC
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2025 187,395 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2025 187,391 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

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

under tray insecure

Pass 19 Jun 2024 180,709 miles

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

al under covers loose

drivers seat doesn't allow access to rear seat

gas strut missing on boot

Pass 19 Jun 2023 167,167 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

engine and vehicle under trays fitted, obscuring some under side components

Fail 19 Jun 2023 167,167 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb possibly in wrong (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

engine and vehicle under trays fitted, obscuring some under side components

Pass 13 Jun 2022 156,674 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2022 156,674 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 15 Jun 2021 143,634 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2020 143,612 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front alloy wheel repaired

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

Pass 28 Mar 2019 129,210 miles

Engine under tray held via cable ties

Exhaust center joint clamps deteriorating and rusted

General rusting to rear suspension components and rear chassis

Rear Nearside and offside tyres cracking on outer walls

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

Stone chips to front wind screen

Pass 28 Mar 2018 121,541 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 28 Mar 2018 121,541 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 115,988 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 27 Mar 2017 115,988 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Apr 2016 107,933 miles

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

Fail 6 Apr 2016 107,886 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour white smoke when idle and reving (7.4.B.4)

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2015 93,793 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2014 78,845 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2013 62,459 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 57,097 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 46,218 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 XRC is a 2007 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 XRC, 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 AP57 XRC registered?

AP57 XRC is a 2007 Audi A3, first registered on 13 November 2007.

Is AP57 XRC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP57 XRC shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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