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OY57 MVU

2007 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

142,009 mi
Last recorded142,009 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2020
Typical for 2007 Audi A393,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY57 MVU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2020 142,009 miles

Nearside Front 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 5 Jan 2020 142,009 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2018 130,277 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid section (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated grease around cv boot no splits found (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 23 Nov 2018 130,260 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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 7 Nov 2017 125,357 miles

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

Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 1 Nov 2017 125,304 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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

Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 3 Nov 2016 118,741 miles

Both rear tyres 3mm and perishing

Engine management light on

Pass 16 Nov 2015 94,778 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 83,547 miles

both rear tyres worn unevenly on inner edges

Pass 22 Oct 2013 72,243 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 62,565 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 51,470 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 44,291 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 MVU is a 2007 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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

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