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RA57 VCN

2007 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

74,933 mi
Last recorded74,933 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Audi A393,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA57 VCN
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 74,933 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front to centre joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2024 73,283 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front to centre joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened @ spring seat (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2024 73,282 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front to centre joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened @ spring seat (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2023 70,937 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front to centre joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2022 68,581 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases @ front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorber dust cover dropped

Fail 15 Dec 2022 68,581 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases @ front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorber dust cover dropped

Pass 16 Dec 2021 66,489 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2021 66,482 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 64,413 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2019 61,925 miles

colar loose n/s/f shocker

Fail 5 Dec 2019 61,925 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

colar loose n/s/f shocker

Pass 11 Dec 2018 58,502 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2018 58,497 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2017 54,979 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 50,596 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 46,052 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 41,928 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 37,504 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 32,858 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 28,262 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2010 23,064 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2010 23,064 miles

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

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

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 VCN is a 2007 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 VCN, 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 VCN registered?

RA57 VCN is a 2007 Audi A3, first registered on 29 December 2007.

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