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OY57 SHJ

2007 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

167,111 mi
Last recorded167,111 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2021
Typical for 2007 Audi A393,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2021 167,111 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Near the pillar (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2021 167,111 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Near the pillar (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2020 161,722 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2020 160,723 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 153,261 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2017 139,218 miles

Oil leak from intercooler hoses

Fail 10 Jan 2017 139,218 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front 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 Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Oil leak from intercooler hoses

Pass 11 Jan 2016 128,565 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 11 Jan 2016 128,565 miles

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 124,944 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Aug 2015 124,924 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 111,268 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2013 95,565 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2013 95,173 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 81,940 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2011 67,849 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2011 67,777 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2010 50,532 miles

Nearside 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 SHJ 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 66.7%.

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 SHJ, 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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What year was OY57 SHJ registered?

OY57 SHJ is a 2007 Audi A3, first registered on 20 September 2007.

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