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AE57 RYG

2007 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2025
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

165,340 mi
Last recorded165,340 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2024
Typical for 2007 Audi A393,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE57 RYG
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2024 165,340 miles

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

both front side windows tinted

Fail 2 Jan 2024 165,317 miles

Exhaust system insecure centre sleeve loose (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

both front side windows tinted

Pass 13 Jan 2023 162,189 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2023 162,187 miles

Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Sep 2021 167,038 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2020 144,700 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 126,206 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

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

Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2019 126,206 miles

Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2018 113,331 miles

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

Front discs slightly worn

both front tyres wearing on edge

Fail 13 Sep 2018 113,331 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced bot no images (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

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

Front discs slightly worn

both front tyres wearing on edge

Pass 19 Sep 2017 104,499 miles

Front discs slightly worn

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

Fail 19 Sep 2017 104,499 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front discs slightly worn

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

Pass 30 Aug 2016 96,909 miles

Front discs slightly worn

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

wipers slightly smearing

Pass 16 Sep 2015 89,968 miles

both wipers smearing slightly

front brake discs worn slightly

Fail 16 Sep 2015 89,968 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (7.2.3)

both wipers smearing slightly

front brake discs worn slightly

Pass 1 Sep 2014 82,506 miles

front discs slightly worn

osf tyre wearing on edge

Pass 10 Sep 2013 77,473 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2012 68,648 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2012 68,648 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 60,618 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2011 60,618 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2010 54,341 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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AE57 RYG is a 2007 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 AE57 RYG, 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 AE57 RYG registered?

AE57 RYG is a 2007 Audi A3, first registered on 28 September 2007.

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