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AV57 YKF

2007 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

159,264 mi
Last recorded159,264 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Audi A393,100 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV57 YKF
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 159,264 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2025 159,264 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Dec 2024 153,560 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2023 147,024 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2023 147,024 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 139,699 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2022 139,649 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2021 130,668 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2021 130,635 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2020 123,668 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2019 117,773 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2018 106,421 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 97,424 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 88,459 miles

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)

Fail 23 Nov 2016 88,459 miles

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

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

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

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)

Pass 2 Dec 2015 79,822 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2014 71,401 miles

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

slight body damage

Fail 4 Dec 2014 71,388 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

slight body damage

Pass 2 Dec 2013 58,933 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 50,898 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 44,564 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 32,911 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 YKF is a 2007 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 AV57 YKF, 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 AV57 YKF registered?

AV57 YKF is a 2007 Audi A3, first registered on 7 December 2007.

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