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PY57 FLE

2007 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2024
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

144,745 mi
Last recorded144,745 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2023
Typical for 2007 Audi A393,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY57 FLE
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2023 144,745 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect x2 (5.3.2 (d))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2022 135,302 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and rear both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 8 Jan 2022 135,302 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and rear both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2021 127,387 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 114,267 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Mar 2018 109,758 miles

Slight play in nearside inner steering joint

Pass 31 Mar 2017 104,466 miles

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

o/s/r + n/s r lamp lenses cracked but not exposing white light to rear

slight play in n/s/f steering arm inner joint

Pass 18 Mar 2016 93,242 miles

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s/r lamp unit cracked but not showing white light to the rear

slight play in n/s steering arm

Fail 27 Mar 2015 82,790 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 82,790 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 69,426 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 60,494 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2011 45,610 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 24,318 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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PY57 FLE is a 2007 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 PY57 FLE, 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 PY57 FLE registered?

PY57 FLE is a 2007 Audi A3, first registered on 23 November 2007.

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