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AV57 ZCU

2007 Audi A3

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2025
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

163,980 mi
Last recorded163,980 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Audi A393,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV57 ZCU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Fail 11 Nov 2025 163,980 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust sleeve (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed due to exhaust leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced in wheel arch area by front shock (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2024 153,150 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2024 153,150 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2023 143,302 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2023 143,300 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Nov 2022 129,545 miles

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

advise : heavy surface corrosion to rear suspension arms

Fail 1 Nov 2022 129,545 miles

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

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

advise : heavy surface corrosion to rear suspension arms

Pass 4 Nov 2021 114,969 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2021 114,969 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Emissions not tested because of exhaust split from rear box (8.2.2.2 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases split from rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 111,721 miles

Rear tyres worn and craked on the inner edges

Fail 12 Oct 2020 111,721 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Rear tyres worn and craked on the inner edges

Pass 17 Oct 2019 109,122 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre worn on the inner edge

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

Fail 2 Oct 2019 109,040 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear tyre worn on the inner edge

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

Pass 16 Oct 2018 96,854 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2018 96,854 miles

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 78,935 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 19 Oct 2016 62,470 miles

Nearside Oil leak cam cover ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Dec 2015 58,171 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2014 52,621 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2014 52,621 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Dec 2013 45,863 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 39,278 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Dec 2011 32,569 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2010 25,792 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 ZCU is a 2007 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 ZCU, 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 ZCU registered?

AV57 ZCU is a 2007 Audi A3, first registered on 14 December 2007.

Is AV57 ZCU safe to buy?

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