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OY57 UTM

2007 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

181,237 mi
Last recorded181,237 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2007 Audi A393,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 181,237 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2025 175,307 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2024 167,751 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2024 167,751 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Feb 2023 159,747 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2022 150,856 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 143,010 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2020 134,372 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 127,275 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 116,509 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 107,010 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2016 107,008 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

offside rear tyre wearing unevenly

Pass 10 Sep 2015 94,060 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 81,530 miles

NSF Wheel bearing slightly noisy but not considered excessive.

Pass 13 Sep 2013 68,562 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 54,426 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 34,263 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 24,588 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 UTM 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 88.9%.

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 UTM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OY57 UTM registered?

OY57 UTM is a 2007 Audi A3, first registered on 12 September 2007.

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The MOT history for OY57 UTM shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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