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OY57 YOH

2007 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

156,517 mi
Last recorded156,517 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2025
Typical for 2007 Audi A393,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY57 YOH
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2025 156,517 miles

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

rear heatshield loose

Fail 2 Nov 2024 156,473 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Rear heat shield insecure

engine warning light on

Pass 10 Nov 2023 151,876 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2022 149,080 miles

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 9 Nov 2021 146,044 miles

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))

Fail 6 Nov 2021 146,044 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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 23 Oct 2020 138,471 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2020 138,470 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 2 May 2019 113,154 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 92,534 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 76,552 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2017 76,552 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2016 71,914 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 64,410 miles

reverse lights inoprative

Fail 1 May 2015 64,405 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

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

reverse lights inoprative

Pass 25 Apr 2014 56,733 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 49,625 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 32,236 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2011 31,390 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Nov 2011 31,390 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Oct 2010 21,767 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 YOH is a 2007 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YOH, 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 YOH is a 2007 Audi A3, first registered on 5 October 2007.

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