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AV57 MDU

2007 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

164,435 mi
Last recorded164,435 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2021
Typical for 2007 Audi A393,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2021 164,435 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front 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 15 Oct 2020 158,117 miles

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 146,487 miles

Both front bottom arm bush slight wear

Nearside Front Cv boot slightly wet

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 19 May 2018 138,596 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Jun 2017 126,791 miles

brake pad warning light on

Fail 9 Jun 2017 126,790 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

brake pad warning light on

Pass 6 Jun 2016 117,055 miles

n/s/r tyre getting low outer side

Pass 2 Jun 2015 104,041 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2015 104,041 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2014 90,439 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pad warning lamp illuminated

Fail 10 Jun 2013 78,842 miles

Brake pad warning light illuminated on dash

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 78,842 miles

Brake pad warning light illuminated on dash

Pass 24 Apr 2012 64,154 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2012 64,154 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 May 2011 51,730 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 25,773 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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 MDU is a 2007 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AV57 MDU, 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 MDU is a 2007 Audi A3, first registered on 28 September 2007.

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