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AF57 VVM

2007 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

202,303 mi
Last recorded202,303 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2024
Typical for 2007 Audi A393,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF57 VVM
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2024 202,303 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2023 193,805 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 185,200 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm: ball joint dust cover slightly deteriorated

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Mar 2021 175,005 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded at the top (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

nearside rear shock absorber shroud deteriorated

Fail 1 Mar 2021 174,996 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded at the top (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

nearside rear shock absorber shroud deteriorated

Pass 22 Feb 2020 166,546 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside & offside outer head lamp lenses weathering (4.1.4 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside front lower arms / rear bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

nearside rear shock shroud is insecure

oil residue engine area's

Fail 20 Feb 2020 166,382 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside & offside outer head lamp lenses weathering (4.1.4 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside front lower arms / rear bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

nearside rear shock shroud is insecure

oil residue engine area's

Pass 1 Mar 2019 150,392 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside damage to body

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

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

oil residue engine areas

rear exhaust silencer heat shield loose

Pass 19 Feb 2018 138,670 miles

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

Offside Front wiper blade is deteriorating

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

oil residue engine area's

Pass 9 Mar 2017 131,209 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front wipers deteriorating

Fail 9 Mar 2017 131,195 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front wipers deteriorating

Pass 13 Nov 2015 118,200 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened slight fraying on edges (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear brake slightly binding

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

child seat fitted nearside rear

Fail 13 Nov 2015 118,200 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened slight fraying on edges (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear brake slightly binding

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

child seat fitted nearside rear

Pass 7 Nov 2014 103,827 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Nov 2013 88,923 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside rear wheel starting to bind

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Nov 2012 74,231 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Dec 2011 61,774 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2011 61,774 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Sep 2010 40,743 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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AF57 VVM is a 2007 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 AF57 VVM, 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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AF57 VVM is a 2007 Audi A3, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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