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AY57 LCZ

2007 Audi A3

Yellow Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

132,511 mi
Last recorded132,511 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 Audi A393,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY57 LCZ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2007
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 132,511 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2026 132,511 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2025 121,621 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Apr 2025 121,619 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Apr 2024 106,725 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2023 94,408 miles
Pass 11 May 2022 83,875 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2021 78,062 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2019 71,081 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2018 63,768 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection.

Pass 25 Jul 2017 58,521 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection.

Pass 23 Jul 2016 53,922 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 46,714 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2014 42,091 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 37,953 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2012 31,696 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 23,329 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 15,177 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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AY57 LCZ is a 2007 Audi A3 in Yellow with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 AY57 LCZ, 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 AY57 LCZ registered?

AY57 LCZ is a 2007 Audi A3, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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