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AD57 GFJ

2007 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

217,109 mi
Last recorded217,109 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2024
Typical for 2007 Audi A393,100 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD57 GFJ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2024 217,109 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Fail 20 Dec 2024 217,000 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2024 205,748 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2024 205,748 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jan 2023 195,463 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2023 195,463 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 183,515 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2022 183,515 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 171,040 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2021 171,036 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jan 2020 160,849 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2020 160,846 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 146,457 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2019 146,457 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 131,978 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 119,331 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 105,193 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 91,612 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 77,417 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 60,772 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Unable to do emissions dpf fitted

Fail 4 Dec 2012 60,771 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Unable to do emissions dpf fitted

Pass 26 Nov 2011 42,561 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 22,189 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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AD57 GFJ is a 2007 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 AD57 GFJ, 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 AD57 GFJ registered?

AD57 GFJ is a 2007 Audi A3, first registered on 21 December 2007.

Is AD57 GFJ safe to buy?

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