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RA57 EMV

2007 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

186,728 mi
Last recorded186,728 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2023
Typical for 2007 Audi A393,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA57 EMV
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2023 186,728 miles

o.s.r lens slightly damaged-rear axle corroded-o.sf inner arm slight play-slight oil leak

Pass 5 Nov 2022 170,670 miles

both front tyres worn low-rear axle corroded-o s r lens damaged-wishbone bushes perished-oil leak-inner rack arms slight play-rear coil springs corroded-

parking brake passed on limits-wishbone bushes perished-wipers smearing-

Fail 4 Nov 2022 170,670 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt n s f (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Coil spring fractured or broken o s r (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt o s f (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn nearside front rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing has excessive play n s r (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm n s r (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm o s r (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

both front tyres worn low-rear axle corroded-o s r lens damaged-wishbone bushes perished-oil leak-inner rack arms slight play-rear coil springs corroded-

Pass 5 Nov 2021 156,650 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot slight leaking

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2020 128,808 miles

wipers smearing-front brake discs wearing thin-wishbone bushes perished-both front tyres on limit and edges worn-both front outer cv boots deteriorated-both front anti roll bar link boots deteriorated

Pass 17 Oct 2019 111,985 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 98,139 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 91,323 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2016 85,352 miles

Nearside Front brake pad warning wiring broken

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 23 Oct 2015 80,411 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit cracking on inner side walls (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Oct 2015 80,411 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit cracking on inner side walls (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Nov 2014 73,158 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2013 62,123 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2013 62,123 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

engine coolant below minimum

Pass 1 Nov 2012 51,705 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2012 51,705 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 28 Nov 2011 42,424 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Nov 2010 33,338 miles

nsr abs wiring loom needs clipping back into place

nsr stone chip guard lose .needs replacing

Fail 26 Nov 2010 33,338 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

nsr abs wiring loom needs clipping back into place

nsr stone chip guard lose .needs replacing

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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RA57 EMV is a 2007 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 RA57 EMV, 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 RA57 EMV registered?

RA57 EMV is a 2007 Audi A3, first registered on 30 November 2007.

Is RA57 EMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for RA57 EMV shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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