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OY57 KXE

2007 Audi A3

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

141,654 mi
Last recorded141,654 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2022
Typical for 2007 Audi A393,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY57 KXE
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2022 141,654 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 19 Aug 2022 141,501 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

exhaust blow rear

Pass 20 Sep 2021 137,208 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2021 137,191 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 133,498 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 126,513 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2019 126,332 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2018 120,508 miles

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

rear exhaust section has a blow/hole

Pass 20 Oct 2017 115,637 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2017 115,623 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2016 110,185 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2015 104,826 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 99,414 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2013 87,979 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 70,816 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 56,789 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2010 39,306 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2010 39,306 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.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 KXE is a 2007 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 KXE, 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 KXE registered?

OY57 KXE is a 2007 Audi A3, first registered on 14 September 2007.

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