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PK57 KTC

2007 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2024
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

169,718 mi
Last recorded169,718 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2023
Typical for 2007 Audi A393,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK57 KTC
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2023 169,718 miles

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/S & O/S (Sills) (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 28 Apr 2023 169,718 miles

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/S & O/S (Sills) (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 164,159 miles

Coolant leak ()

Fail 29 Mar 2022 164,159 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 158,593 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess lower mount worn (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play inner rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front outer sill damaged and holed but damage is not within 30cm of any component

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play inner rack arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre measured 2mm on lowest point of tyre uneven wear on tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads looking low but poor line of sight (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

multiple oil leaks

Fail 6 Mar 2021 158,460 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess lower mount worn (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play inner rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front outer sill damaged and holed but damage is not within 30cm of any component

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play inner rack arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre measured 2mm on lowest point of tyre uneven wear on tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads looking low but poor line of sight (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

multiple oil leaks

Fail 31 Jul 2020 152,810 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outter sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2019 145,745 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2019 145,744 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Jul 2017 125,810 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2017 125,801 miles

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2016 118,354 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2016 118,344 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2015 101,839 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2014 97,121 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Aug 2013 80,598 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2013 80,598 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2012 64,782 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2012 64,782 miles

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

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Aug 2011 50,467 miles

front brake discs corroded and worn

Pass 7 Dec 2010 43,069 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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PK57 KTC is a 2007 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 PK57 KTC, 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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PK57 KTC is a 2007 Audi A3, first registered on 28 September 2007.

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