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PF57 XLR

2007 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

87,255 mi
Last recorded87,255 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Audi A393,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF57 XLR
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 87,255 miles

both front struts/ rusty , but well in limits

parking brake on limit

Pass 18 Oct 2024 84,353 miles

General underside corrosion

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

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn All (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 79,108 miles

Coolant leak Small leak from radiator ()

General underside corrosion to suspension components

Oil leak, but not excessive Misting of engine oil around sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn All bushes slightly worn, no play found (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2023 79,031 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 73,268 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 69,076 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 68,629 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2019 67,693 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 65,758 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 62,017 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 58,382 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 54,088 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 50,464 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 46,231 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2012 39,690 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Nov 2012 39,690 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 10 Nov 2011 33,498 miles

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)

Fail 9 Nov 2011 33,494 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front brake discs worn

Pass 16 Dec 2010 25,540 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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PF57 XLR is a 2007 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 PF57 XLR, 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 PF57 XLR registered?

PF57 XLR is a 2007 Audi A3, first registered on 20 December 2007.

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