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OY57 UUA

2007 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

169,919 mi
Last recorded169,919 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2024
Typical for 2007 Audi A393,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY57 UUA
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2024 169,919 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2024 169,919 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Mar 2023 162,304 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

underside corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2022 154,986 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened mild surface (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 146,661 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2020 138,174 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 130,754 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 116,217 miles

surface corrosion of rear beam axle & suspension components

Pass 7 Feb 2017 106,025 miles

no print out was produced due to low emissions

Fail 7 Feb 2017 106,025 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

no print out was produced due to low emissions

Pass 2 Mar 2016 96,803 miles

no print out was produced due to low emissions & low reving engine

Fail 20 Jan 2016 95,379 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

no print out was produced due to low emissions & low reving engine

rear beam axle corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2015 85,177 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Dec 2013 74,495 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Nov 2012 61,980 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2012 61,980 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 4 Jan 2012 47,832 miles

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

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

engine light on

Pass 6 Jan 2011 31,955 miles

air bag light on

Pass 19 Aug 2010 29,620 miles

nearside and offside rear suspension plastic shields not fully secure

Fail 18 Aug 2010 29,620 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

nearside and offside rear suspension plastic shields not fully secure

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 UUA is a 2007 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 UUA, 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 UUA registered?

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

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