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AV57 HME

2007 Audi A3 TDI

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

158,546 mi
Last recorded158,546 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2024
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV57 HME
MakeAudi
ModelA3 TDI
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2024 158,546 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm+ (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 13 Nov 2024 158,392 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm+ (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2023 147,975 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2023 147,965 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation LAGGING BY 44% (1.2.1 (d))

Pass 29 Oct 2022 122,559 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH REARS ARE JUST ABOVE THE TREAD WEAR BARS - 225/45R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Oct 2022 122,559 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH REARS ARE JUST ABOVE THE TREAD WEAR BARS - 225/45R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Nov 2021 106,244 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 102,972 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2020 102,972 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tread (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Nov 2019 98,647 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 93,217 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 83,629 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2016 76,700 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 70,552 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 64,619 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 56,900 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2013 42,717 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2012 30,407 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 19,397 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2010 8,609 miles

How Reliable is the Audi A3 TDI?

Based on 2,409 MOT tests across 473 vehicles.

77.3%
Pass Rate
8,026
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
473
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 5
coil spring broken 3
Headlamp aim too low 3
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AV57 HME is a 2007 Audi A3 TDI in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

The most common reason a Audi A3 TDI fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 5 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AV57 HME, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi A3 TDI typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 19 years old, this Audi A3 TDI is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AV57 HME is a 2007 Audi A3 TDI, first registered on 18 September 2007.

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