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OY07 BVW

2007 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

153,047 mi
Last recorded153,047 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2020
Typical for 2007 Audi A393,100 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY07 BVW
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2020 153,047 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2020 153,047 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2019 134,928 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2019 134,927 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2018 127,625 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2018 127,625 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 119,377 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 103,727 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre slightly cracking

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

Fail 30 Mar 2016 103,727 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear tyre slightly cracking

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

Pass 8 Mar 2015 95,633 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside rear tyre slightly perished

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Mar 2014 85,440 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 12 Mar 2014 85,440 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 23 Feb 2013 75,038 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

bonnet catch sticking (bonnet can be secured)

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 5 Mar 2012 66,094 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Mar 2011 56,648 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 56,648 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

o/s/f tyre bold on outer edge. on the legal limit. advise to change asap

o/s/r tyre craking between thread

Pass 10 Mar 2010 49,024 miles

ns front tyre worn outer edge

os rear tyre cracking

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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OY07 BVW is a 2007 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 OY07 BVW, 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 OY07 BVW registered?

OY07 BVW is a 2007 Audi A3, first registered on 12 March 2007.

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