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OY57 ZPJ

2007 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

146,456 mi
Last recorded146,456 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Audi A393,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 146,456 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2025 144,913 miles

both front lower ball joint dust covers and outer track rod end dust covers perished

Pass 24 Jan 2024 142,288 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both, dust covers detached (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 17 Jan 2024 142,233 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both, dust covers detached (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Jan 2023 134,519 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 128,415 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))

Fail 12 Jan 2022 128,415 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 Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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))

engine oil on min!

Pass 15 Jan 2021 122,110 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 116,716 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 111,793 miles

all tyres nearing tread wear indicators, n/s/f tyre on 1.6mm, legal limit

Fail 10 Jan 2019 111,787 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rubber split & perished (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

all tyres nearing tread wear indicators, n/s/f tyre on 1.6mm, legal limit

Pass 11 Jan 2018 104,329 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 11 Jan 2018 104,329 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2017 95,423 miles

engine oil low on min

light corrosion on brake discs

Fail 5 Jan 2017 95,423 miles

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

engine oil low on min

light corrosion on brake discs

Pass 8 Jan 2016 89,646 miles

n/s wiper blade beginning to split badly on one end

n/s/f & rear tyres on 1.6mm, n/s/f tyre has damaged sidewall

o/s/f & rear tyres on 2mm

Fail 5 Jan 2016 71,422 miles

Nearside rear brake binding after being applied more so then eases (3.7.B.1)

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

n/s wiper blade beginning to split badly on one end

n/s/f & rear tyres on 1.6mm, n/s/f tyre has damaged sidewall

o/s/f & rear tyres on 2mm

Pass 7 Jan 2015 82,108 miles

slight damage to n/s front tyre outer sidewall

Pass 2 Jan 2014 75,094 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 66,180 miles

brake pads n/s/r appear low advise inspection

Fail 2 Jan 2013 66,180 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

brake pads n/s/r appear low advise inspection

engine management lamp on

Fail 9 Jan 2012 59,525 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Jan 2012 59,525 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 51,220 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 ZPJ is a 2007 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ZPJ, 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 ZPJ registered?

OY57 ZPJ is a 2007 Audi A3, first registered on 18 December 2007.

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