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OY57 YSR

2007 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

142,683 mi
Last recorded142,683 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2023
Typical for 2007 Audi A393,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY57 YSR
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2023 142,683 miles

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced subframe (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2023 142,683 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced subframe (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 139,408 miles

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

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 135,265 miles

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 131,661 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2020 131,660 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2019 126,805 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources ONE NOT WORKING (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 118,302 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Mar 2018 118,225 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 111,317 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2017 111,317 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 102,319 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2016 102,319 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 21 Nov 2014 85,924 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Oct 2013 76,267 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Oct 2013 76,267 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Oct 2012 60,097 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2011 46,108 miles

Front brake discs corroded and scored

Rear brake discs corroded and lipped

Fail 21 Sep 2011 45,853 miles

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

Front brake discs corroded and scored

Rear brake discs corroded and lipped

Pass 13 Sep 2010 38,312 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 YSR is a 2007 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 YSR, 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 YSR is a 2007 Audi A3, first registered on 2 October 2007.

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