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OY57 EWB

2007 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

143,882 mi
Last recorded143,882 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 2007 Audi A393,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY57 EWB
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 143,882 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective clouded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective clouded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 14 Aug 2026 143,882 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective clouded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective clouded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2025 146,644 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2025 146,644 miles

Central Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

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))

Fail 14 Aug 2025 140,614 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2024 136,047 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2023 132,932 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 1 Sep 2023 132,932 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2022 127,060 miles

Front brake discs and pads worn.

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 123,036 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Sep 2021 123,035 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Sep 2020 120,051 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2019 114,527 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2018 106,271 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 96,459 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 89,061 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2016 89,051 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2015 79,637 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 70,804 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 69,760 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 14 Aug 2012 61,020 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 14 Aug 2012 61,015 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 18 Aug 2011 49,457 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Aug 2011 49,457 miles

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

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Aug 2010 40,166 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 EWB is a 2007 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 OY57 EWB, 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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OY57 EWB is a 2007 Audi A3, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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