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RA57 MTK

2007 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

187,925 mi
Last recorded187,925 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2021
Typical for 2007 Audi A393,100 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA57 MTK
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2021 187,925 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2020 181,617 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Both rears (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre also has slightly distorted tread, advise replacement soon. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge advise replacement soon (5.2.3 (e))

trays and covers fitted to the under body and engine bay of vehicle preventing full inspection

Fail 15 Jan 2020 181,538 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted both sides and causing NSR wheel to bind slightly (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Both rears (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre also has slightly distorted tread, advise replacement soon. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge advise replacement soon (5.2.3 (e))

trays and covers fitted to the under body and engine bay of vehicle preventing full inspection

Pass 30 Jan 2019 167,519 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 150,493 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)

Oil leak n/s output shaft seal ()

Fail 8 Feb 2018 150,437 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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)

Oil leak n/s output shaft seal ()

Pass 23 Dec 2016 132,482 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2016 132,482 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

both rear tyres worn eneven

Fail 19 Dec 2016 132,372 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 30 Nov 2015 120,358 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 107,598 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2013 94,555 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 86,077 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 77,606 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 76,081 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 MTK is a 2007 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 MTK, 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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RA57 MTK is a 2007 Audi A3, first registered on 21 December 2007.

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