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BF57 MTO

2007 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

151,277 mi
Last recorded151,277 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2023
Typical for 2007 Audi A393,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF57 MTO
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2023 151,277 miles

Engine malfunction indicator lamp. Pre 1 July 2008.

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Reversing lamp(s) does not illuminate. Pre 1 September 2009.

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 15 Dec 2022 148,290 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

engine MIL

Fail 9 Dec 2022 148,244 miles

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

engine MIL

Pass 17 Dec 2021 144,808 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2021 144,807 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 136,760 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 127,977 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 118,904 miles

Offside Front Outer drive shaft gaiter split but still preventing the ingress of dirt

Fail 6 Jul 2018 118,902 miles

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

Offside Front Outer drive shaft gaiter split but still preventing the ingress of dirt

Pass 3 Jul 2017 109,809 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 98,795 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 88,649 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2014 77,623 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting nut missing (2.4.G.1)

Pass 11 Jul 2014 77,623 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 67,411 miles

nail in o/s/r tyre and worn close to limit

Fail 6 Jun 2013 67,411 miles

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

nail in o/s/r tyre and worn close to limit

Pass 25 Jun 2012 56,252 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2011 45,021 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 30,490 miles

Nearside 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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BF57 MTO is a 2007 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 BF57 MTO, 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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BF57 MTO is a 2007 Audi A3, first registered on 12 September 2007.

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