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OY57 LXL

2007 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

141,732 mi
Last recorded141,732 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Audi A393,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY57 LXL
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Fail 12 Dec 2025 141,732 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Emissions unable to be completed excessive blue smoke from exhaust on idle (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (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 Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2024 123,360 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2024 123,360 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn at rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn at rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Oct 2023 118,801 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2022 114,314 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2022 114,305 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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

Pass 22 Oct 2021 108,975 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 21 Oct 2021 108,968 miles

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

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

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2020 101,018 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

center seat belt stalk cover missing, seat belt stalk still in working condition

Pass 5 Aug 2019 92,801 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 82,840 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm 225/45 17 (4.1.E.1)

high level stop/brake light not working. disconected

Fail 14 May 2018 82,838 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm 225/45 17 (4.1.E.1)

high level stop/brake light not working. disconected

Pass 27 Mar 2017 73,635 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 65,062 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 58,941 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2014 51,462 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 45,964 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2013 45,964 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 45,050 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 35,989 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 28,334 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 LXL is a 2007 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LXL, 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 LXL registered?

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

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