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RA57 OXT

2007 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

143,889 mi
Last recorded143,889 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Audi A393,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 143,889 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Dust cover heavily perished (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2024 141,358 miles

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

rear tyres worn uneven

Pass 21 Nov 2023 136,248 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 132,625 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 1 Nov 2022 132,624 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2021 128,625 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 123,836 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2020 123,835 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding o/s/r brake binding / brake pads worn very low / signs of brake disc / brake pads been getting hot (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick o/s/r brake pads worn very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Nov 2019 120,612 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge centre tread band worn low 2.1 mm / recomend replacement . 225/45/zr17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively slightly binding . (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Nov 2018 115,808 miles

both no plates deteriorated / cracked ( advised last year ) advise to replace

underside / components showing general corrosion

Fail 6 Nov 2018 115,806 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine diesel smoke emissions reading to high (8.2.2.2 (b))

both no plates deteriorated / cracked ( advised last year ) advise to replace

underside / components showing general corrosion

Pass 7 Nov 2017 111,472 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread registration plate deteriorated / crack in plastic . (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Nov 2016 105,419 miles

DIESEL SMOKE EMISSIONS READING TO LOW FOR D/S/M TO READ OR PICK UP

front / rear no plates becoming deteriorated

Pass 19 Nov 2015 101,355 miles

both n/s/f and o/s/f tyres just over 2mm treads left in centre zones

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Oct 2014 96,556 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake discs hair-line marks

Pass 25 Nov 2013 88,810 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear brake discs slight hair-line marks

Pass 16 Nov 2012 82,847 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 75,943 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2011 75,943 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2010 64,395 miles

N/S/R tyre slightly worn out of shape

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 OXT is a 2007 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RA57 OXT, 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 OXT registered?

RA57 OXT is a 2007 Audi A3, first registered on 31 December 2007.

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