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AV57 LBA

2007 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

196,806 mi
Last recorded196,806 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2025
Typical for 2007 Audi A393,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV57 LBA
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2025 196,806 miles

Central exhaust clamp corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front coil spring corroded

Nearside Front wheel arch cover insecure

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2024 194,047 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Chassis/subframes corroded

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2023 190,970 miles

Central exhaust clamp broken

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))

Nearside Rear Tyre @ wear markers

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

both front tyres bald on edge

Pass 23 Feb 2022 184,761 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2022 184,684 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength outer sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jan 2021 178,647 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2020 176,536 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 169,004 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2017 160,437 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Dec 2016 149,973 miles

Nearside Front tyre 2 mm

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear tyre 2 mm

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner tread area

Offside Rear tyre 2 mm and nail in tyre.

Fail 10 Dec 2016 149,973 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front tyre 2 mm

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear tyre 2 mm

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner tread area

Offside Rear tyre 2 mm and nail in tyre.

Pass 16 Dec 2015 135,331 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2014 125,071 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2013 108,290 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2012 104,656 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 100,468 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 84,329 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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AV57 LBA is a 2007 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AV57 LBA, 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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AV57 LBA is a 2007 Audi A3, first registered on 25 September 2007.

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