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PL57 VCX

2007 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

102,464 mi
Last recorded102,464 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 Audi A393,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL57 VCX
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 102,464 miles

Exhaust centre sleeve clamp snapped - exhaust system still secure

Fail 2 Jul 2026 102,430 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust centre sleeve clamp snapped - exhaust system still secure

Pass 24 Jul 2025 97,204 miles

advise under trays fitted

Pass 24 Jul 2024 93,543 miles

advise under trays fitted

Pass 22 Jul 2023 93,004 miles

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

advise under trays fitted

Pass 2 Apr 2022 92,230 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2022 92,225 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Feb 2021 86,606 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

plastic under trays fitted

Pass 8 Jan 2020 85,044 miles

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

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

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

Rear Handbrake would benefit from further attention

Pass 17 Oct 2018 81,141 miles

All outer tyre walls deterioted

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

Fail 16 Oct 2018 81,140 miles

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

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both sides (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

All outer tyre walls deterioted

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2017 76,974 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 68,222 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 58,113 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES JUST ABOVE LEGAL TREAD LIMIT

Pass 14 Nov 2013 51,413 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 46,464 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 37,436 miles

n/s/r suspension arm cover loose

Pass 13 Nov 2010 29,986 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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PL57 VCX is a 2007 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 PL57 VCX, 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 PL57 VCX registered?

PL57 VCX is a 2007 Audi A3, first registered on 13 November 2007.

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