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AV57 YLM

2007 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2020
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

170,382 mi
Last recorded170,382 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2019
Typical for 2007 Audi A393,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2019 170,382 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X 2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 10 Dec 2019 170,382 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X 2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Dec 2018 168,259 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2018 168,238 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak Both (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2017 154,490 miles

engine covers & undertrays fitted, obscuring some components.

Pass 7 Dec 2016 141,665 miles

Nearside Rear outside tyre bead/wall has slight cuts.

engine covers & under floor trays fitted, obscuring some components.

Fail 7 Dec 2016 141,665 miles

Nearside Rear outside tyre bead/wall has slight cuts.

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

engine covers & under floor trays fitted, obscuring some components.

Pass 1 Dec 2015 129,195 miles

off-side rear brake slightly binding.

engine covers & underfloor trays fitted, obscuring some components.

Pass 5 Dec 2014 114,587 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Dec 2013 98,316 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

off-side rear shock absorber dust cover insecure.

off-side rearwheel bearing slightly noisey.

Pass 6 Dec 2012 83,246 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Dec 2011 65,694 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 62,202 miles

Nail in front tyre

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 YLM is a 2007 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 YLM, 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 YLM registered?

AV57 YLM is a 2007 Audi A3, first registered on 30 November 2007.

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