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AF57 MFV

2007 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

217,110 mi
Last recorded217,110 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Audi A393,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF57 MFV
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 217,110 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Mar 2026 217,110 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2025 212,750 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2025 212,750 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2024 208,206 miles

Nearside Front track rod end rubber is split

Offside Front tyre wearing close on edges

rear subframe and suspension showing signs of corrosion but not holed

Fail 25 Mar 2024 208,206 miles

Nearside Front track rod end rubber is split

Offside Front tyre wearing close on edges

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

rear subframe and suspension showing signs of corrosion but not holed

Pass 29 Mar 2023 204,139 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing very close to limit

Offside Front cv boot starting to split

Offside Rear slight brake bind

rear brake pads starting to wear low

Pass 28 Mar 2022 199,638 miles

Offside Front cv boot starting to split slighty

Offside Rear slight brake bind

oil leak

Pass 24 Mar 2021 194,754 miles

Offside Rear tyre has a nail in it

Pass 27 Mar 2020 150,073 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2020 150,071 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2019 140,415 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 129,297 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 118,339 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2017 118,338 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 109,896 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 105,358 miles

Both rear tyres wearing unevenly.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear tyre perishing.

Pass 5 Sep 2014 98,600 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 89,661 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2012 84,213 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 5 Sep 2011 76,603 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 67,395 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 13 Aug 2010 67,395 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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AF57 MFV is a 2007 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 AF57 MFV, 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 AF57 MFV registered?

AF57 MFV is a 2007 Audi A3, first registered on 10 September 2007.

Is AF57 MFV safe to buy?

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