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PK57 ZPG

2007 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

211,377 mi
Last recorded211,377 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2023
Typical for 2007 Audi A393,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2023 211,377 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2022 203,665 miles

Offside Rear calliper lever for handbrake not returning to stop

Fail 20 Sep 2022 203,507 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering linkage fouling wheel arch liner adrift (2.1.4 (a))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 195,985 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2021 195,985 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2020 189,810 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

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

exhaust braket broken

Fail 8 Oct 2020 189,620 miles

Emissions not tested oil level below min (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 41% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear 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))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

exhaust braket broken

Pass 12 Oct 2019 175,592 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 150,967 miles

Offside Rear sidewall cracked on inner edge of tyre

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin ON LIMIT (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Sep 2018 150,136 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear sidewall cracked on inner edge of tyre

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin ON LIMIT (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2017 135,096 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2016 125,916 miles

Blue smoke at idle and acceleration

Front cross member damaged

Front tyres worn on inner edges

Undertrays damaged

Various oil leaks

Pass 26 Sep 2015 115,778 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2015 115,778 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2014 102,942 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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)

exhaust emits white smoke

Fail 7 Oct 2014 102,942 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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)

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

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

exhaust emits white smoke

Pass 26 Sep 2013 94,908 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 88,643 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 81,222 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Sep 2010 68,542 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 ZPG is a 2007 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 ZPG, 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 ZPG is a 2007 Audi A3, first registered on 17 October 2007.

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