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OY57 EKM

2007 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

114,636 mi
Last recorded114,636 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Audi A393,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY57 EKM
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 114,636 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2025 114,636 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2024 107,422 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2023 99,722 miles

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

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

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

SLGHT DAMAGE IN WINDSCREEN ZONE A

Fail 18 Oct 2023 99,719 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

SLGHT DAMAGE IN WINDSCREEN ZONE A

Pass 12 Oct 2022 93,106 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

chip in windscreen zone A

Fail 12 Oct 2022 93,106 miles

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

chip in windscreen zone A

Pass 23 Jul 2021 85,062 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner faces are worn and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2020 77,494 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2019 69,365 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 61,831 miles

exhaust rear section out of alinement and knocking

high level stoplight not working

Pass 26 Jul 2017 59,048 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 55,948 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 52,731 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 50,014 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 47,133 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 41,483 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 33,464 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2011 33,464 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Aug 2010 26,335 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2010 26,335 miles

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

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

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

Offside 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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OY57 EKM is a 2007 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 OY57 EKM, 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 OY57 EKM registered?

OY57 EKM is a 2007 Audi A3, first registered on 8 September 2007.

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