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OY57 OLK

2007 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

129,782 mi
Last recorded129,782 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2022
Typical for 2007 Audi A393,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2022 129,782 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2022 129,782 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached bolt loose (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 126,212 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 121,315 miles

both front brake discs worn (inside face) corroded/lipped/scored

both front suspension arm (wishbone) rear bushes worn/movment/split

engine oil leak

exhaust middle section clamp slightly loose

front exhaust flex broken/split.

offside front steering rack (inner rack joint) has slight play

rear brake discs slightly lipped/scored

rear propshaft rubber coupling starting to deteriorate/split

Fail 23 Oct 2020 121,263 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users diesel leak around fuel filter area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both front dipped beam (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Hydraulic fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety brake fluid leak. (caliper/short pipe?) (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nearside front antiroll bar link (top rubber split) (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

both front brake discs worn (inside face) corroded/lipped/scored

both front suspension arm (wishbone) rear bushes worn/movment/split

engine oil leak

exhaust middle section clamp slightly loose

front exhaust flex broken/split.

offside front steering rack (inner rack joint) has slight play

rear brake discs slightly lipped/scored

rear propshaft rubber coupling starting to deteriorate/split

Pass 6 Jun 2019 109,885 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

various under trays damaged

Fail 6 Jun 2019 109,885 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

various under trays damaged

Pass 15 Jun 2018 100,781 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 93,202 miles

advise underside covered in mud making it difficult to check items

Pass 7 Jun 2016 86,456 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 85,792 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 80,348 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2015 80,348 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

nearside front tyre tread worn down slightly on inside edge

Fail 2 Apr 2014 74,083 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake warning light on

slight play/splitting n/s o/s front suspension wishbone rear bushes

top engine cover + bottom under tray insecure

Pass 2 Apr 2014 74,083 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake warning light on

slight play/splitting n/s o/s front suspension wishbone rear bushes

top engine cover + bottom under tray insecure

Pass 2 May 2013 70,502 miles

near side rear tyre3mm

Pass 31 Oct 2011 47,331 miles

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

front grill damaged

low on fuel

Pass 1 Nov 2010 25,545 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 OLK is a 2007 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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

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