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PG57 FRP

2007 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

141,687 mi
Last recorded141,687 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Audi A393,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPG57 FRP
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 141,687 miles

underbody tray fitted

Fail 26 Nov 2025 141,680 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

underbody tray fitted

Pass 20 Nov 2024 139,000 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2023 137,789 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n\s o\s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect n\s o\s (5.3.2 (d))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

brake pad warning light on dash

Fail 6 Nov 2023 137,772 miles

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n\s o\s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect n\s o\s (5.3.2 (d))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

brake pad warning light on dash

Pass 8 Nov 2022 127,162 miles

both rear shocker covers insecure

brake pad warning light on

Fail 7 Nov 2022 127,160 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

both rear shocker covers insecure

brake pad warning light on

Pass 5 Nov 2021 115,163 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine cover/under tray fitted

under body covers fitted

Fail 5 Nov 2021 115,163 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine cover/under tray fitted

under body covers fitted

Pass 4 Nov 2020 104,694 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber dirt cover missing

under body covers fitted

Pass 6 Nov 2019 97,432 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just legal . advice change (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear shock absorber upper dirt cover detached . operation not affected

Offside Front 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 2019 97,432 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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 just legal . advice change (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear shock absorber upper dirt cover detached . operation not affected

Offside Front 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 1 Nov 2018 85,309 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear shock absorber upper dirt cover detached ... operation not affected

under body covers fitted

Pass 6 Nov 2017 73,151 miles

FRONT TYRES ARE BALD ON THERE INNER EDGES OF TREAD

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber upper dirt cover detached ... operation not affected

Offside Front tyre has side wall damage ... no ply or cords showing

Offside Rear drive shaft oil seal leaking

Fail 3 Nov 2017 73,011 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

FRONT TYRES ARE BALD ON THERE INNER EDGES OF TREAD

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber upper dirt cover detached ... operation not affected

Offside Front tyre has side wall damage ... no ply or cords showing

Offside Rear drive shaft oil seal leaking

Pass 8 Nov 2016 62,136 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 58,006 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 53,309 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 48,425 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 43,602 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2011 36,408 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2011 36,408 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2010 29,871 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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PG57 FRP is a 2007 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 PG57 FRP, 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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PG57 FRP is a 2007 Audi A3, first registered on 12 December 2007.

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