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OY57 LYP

2007 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

142,609 mi
Last recorded142,609 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2020
Typical for 2007 Audi A393,100 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2020 142,609 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp not working (7.12 (e))

rear wishbone arms crodded

Fail 11 Oct 2020 142,602 miles

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp not working (7.12 (e))

rear wishbone arms crodded

Pass 12 Sep 2019 135,421 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp not working (7.12 (e))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2018 128,128 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test All ()

Fail 18 Sep 2018 128,125 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test All ()

Pass 12 Oct 2017 119,324 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 111,002 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front (3.5.1g)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle Silencer (7.1.2)

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

Fail 18 Aug 2016 110,868 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both rear (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front (3.5.1g)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle Silencer (7.1.2)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2015 101,713 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 93,041 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2014 93,036 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 83,433 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 70,374 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 56,713 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 44,961 miles

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

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

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 LYP is a 2007 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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

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