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OY57 EKU

2007 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

182,065 mi
Last recorded182,065 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Audi A393,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY57 EKU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 182,065 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All Underbody (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2026 182,065 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All Underbody (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2024 172,884 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Wing mirror glass broken

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear trailing arm foremost bushes worn/separating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Dec 2024 172,884 miles

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

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Wing mirror glass broken

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear trailing arm foremost bushes worn/separating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2023 168,452 miles

Nearside Front Outer CV boot weeping grease slightly

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 5 Dec 2023 168,452 miles

Nearside Front Outer CV boot weeping grease slightly

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2022 163,193 miles

Nearside Front Outer CV boot weeping grease slightly

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

Pass 29 Nov 2021 154,271 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and nearing wear indicators(205/55ZR16-91W) (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2020 147,971 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 143,344 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2019 135,139 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 129,095 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Feb 2018 129,095 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 120,400 miles

both rear tyres starting to wear on inner edges

Fail 13 Feb 2017 120,400 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

both rear tyres starting to wear on inner edges

Pass 9 Feb 2016 111,650 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2015 101,449 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 90,770 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 9 Feb 2013 78,231 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 67,207 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 47,203 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 39,924 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 EKU is a 2007 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 EKU, 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 EKU registered?

OY57 EKU is a 2007 Audi A3, first registered on 10 September 2007.

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