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RA57 MRV

2007 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

155,982 mi
Last recorded155,982 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2023
Typical for 2007 Audi A393,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2023 155,982 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2022 152,320 miles

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))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Dec 2022 152,319 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 dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 149,855 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 147,209 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre also worn ()

Fail 24 Nov 2020 147,209 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre also worn ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Nov 2019 145,078 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 22 Nov 2018 141,704 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 130,000 miles

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

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

brake inspection required

coil springs corroded

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 16 Dec 2016 122,385 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2016 122,829 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cords showing on inside edge 225/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Jan 2016 117,302 miles

Nearside Rear child seat fitted preventing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Dec 2014 110,666 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 105,291 miles

both front tyres wear on inside edge near the legal tread limit.

Pass 21 Dec 2012 99,735 miles

NSF/OSF tyres are starting to wear at inside edges.

Fail 18 Dec 2012 99,641 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

NSF/OSF tyres are starting to wear at inside edges.

NSF ABS cable is incorrectly routed and has been chaffing away into the flexi brake hose.

Pass 12 Jan 2012 90,877 miles

Damage to n/s sill.

Fail 12 Jan 2012 90,877 miles

Damage to n/s sill.

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Jan 2011 81,033 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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RA57 MRV 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 MRV, 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 MRV registered?

RA57 MRV is a 2007 Audi A3, first registered on 14 December 2007.

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