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OY57 LYW

2007 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

181,137 mi
Last recorded181,137 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2021
Typical for 2007 Audi A393,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY57 LYW
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2021 181,137 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil offside nearside (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

parking brake efficiency only just met.it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Pass 17 Oct 2020 177,615 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2020 177,613 miles

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

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

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

EML ON

Pass 8 Oct 2019 170,341 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 28 Sep 2019 170,329 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Nov 2018 160,170 miles

Both rear shock absorber shrouds detached. Both rear suspension bump stops deteriorated

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

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

Fail 26 Nov 2018 160,170 miles

Both rear shock absorber shrouds detached. Both rear suspension bump stops deteriorated

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Nov 2017 143,962 miles

Both rear shock absorber shrouds detached /displaced

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH front discs worn (3.5.1i)

Fail 22 Nov 2017 143,882 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported exhaust joint clamp corroded and detached (7.1.1)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Both rear shock absorber shrouds detached /displaced

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH front discs worn (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Nov 2016 128,073 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 11,712 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2015 94,092 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 10 Jan 2015 94,092 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2014 82,946 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 63,524 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 46,108 miles
Fail 31 May 2012 46,036 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2011 31,619 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 24,542 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 LYW is a 2007 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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

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