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OY57 MVS

2007 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

176,808 mi
Last recorded176,808 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2021
Typical for 2007 Audi A393,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2021 176,808 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Clamp holed & broken (6.1.2 (a))

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))

Fail 18 Dec 2020 176,590 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Clamp holed & broken (6.1.2 (a))

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 13 Dec 2019 166,826 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2018 157,742 miles

Engine covers and Under-trays fitted obscuring some components

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

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

Fail 14 Dec 2018 157,742 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Engine covers and Under-trays fitted obscuring some components

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2017 146,844 miles

Engine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring some components

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 17 Dec 2016 134,517 miles

both front tyres deteriorated

Pass 23 Dec 2015 124,266 miles

child seat fitted

engine cover and undertray fitted

Fail 22 Dec 2015 124,266 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)

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

child seat fitted

engine cover and undertray fitted

Pass 2 Oct 2014 109,331 miles

rear suspension bushes slightly perished

shock absorber outer case insecure on nearside rear and offside rear

Fail 2 Oct 2014 109,331 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside rear tyre on wear indicators

rear suspension bushes slightly perished

shock absorber outer case insecure on nearside rear and offside rear

Pass 29 Aug 2013 98,917 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 83,499 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 65,079 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Aug 2010 46,315 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 MVS 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 MVS, 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 MVS is a 2007 Audi A3, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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