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OY57 ZNJ

2007 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

164,908 mi
Last recorded164,908 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Audi A393,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 164,908 miles

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

front suspension arms and rear sub frame corroded

Pass 11 Feb 2025 163,245 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2024 161,867 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2023 160,684 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2022 159,856 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2022 159,856 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 5 Feb 2021 158,729 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2021 158,729 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2020 156,770 miles

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 153,041 miles

Engine covers/Under-trays fitted

Under-chassis, brakes, suspension components corroded

Pass 27 Oct 2017 149,115 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 29 Oct 2016 143,347 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 137,344 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2014 128,532 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2014 128,532 miles

Nearside 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)

Pass 11 Jan 2014 118,708 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 100,742 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 77,543 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 51,472 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2010 51,472 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

1x washer jet stream blocked

All wipers smear screen

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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 ZNJ is a 2007 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ZNJ, 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 ZNJ registered?

OY57 ZNJ is a 2007 Audi A3, first registered on 9 October 2007.

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