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PY57 FLG

2007 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

144,140 mi
Last recorded144,140 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2022
Typical for 2007 Audi A393,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY57 FLG
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2022 144,140 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2022 144,140 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 136,815 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 129,087 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 8 Aug 2020 128,899 miles

Emissions not tested Abnormal rattle from engine. Oil leaking from engine, and from induction trunking. Evidence of long-term coolant loss from header tank. (8.2.2.2 (e))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both sides. (4.1.2 (c))

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

Test not completed. Fee returned.

Pass 8 Aug 2019 121,654 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 113,513 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 105,789 miles

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

engine cover & under trays fitted unable to examine testable items

Fail 30 May 2017 105,788 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported clamp broken (7.1.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

engine cover & under trays fitted unable to examine testable items

Pass 30 Jun 2016 97,653 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2016 97,651 miles

Front coil spring broken both (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2015 85,975 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 May 2014 72,649 miles

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)

Pass 30 May 2013 60,766 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 47,894 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 44,459 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Oct 2010 33,630 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 FLG is a 2007 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 FLG, 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 FLG registered?

PY57 FLG is a 2007 Audi A3, first registered on 14 November 2007.

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