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OY57 LJA

2007 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

124,266 mi
Last recorded124,266 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Audi A393,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY57 LJA
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 124,266 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Sep 2025 124,266 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective temporary insecure cap fitted (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2024 118,958 miles

Offside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil at minimum (8.4.1 (a) (i))

coolant at minimum

Fail 4 Oct 2024 118,958 miles

Offside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil at minimum (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

coolant at minimum

Pass 3 Oct 2023 115,044 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside lower - attention needed (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

oil below minimum - 1 litre added to start test

Pass 9 Sep 2022 108,281 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2022 108,280 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 103,717 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Sep 2021 103,717 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2020 100,411 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2020 100,411 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2019 95,342 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2019 95,342 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 88,443 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2017 80,531 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 78,181 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 70,785 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 63,681 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2013 54,430 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2013 54,430 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 45,162 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 37,588 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 28,989 miles

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 LJA is a 2007 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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

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