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AF57 VVR

2007 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2022
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

170,510 mi
Last recorded170,510 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2021
Typical for 2007 Audi A393,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF57 VVR
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2021 170,510 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Mar 2021 170,510 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 19 Dec 2019 161,098 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

both rear shocker dust covers insecure

lower engine stablizer bar bushes worn

under trays fitted

Fail 14 Dec 2019 160,971 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

both rear shocker dust covers insecure

lower engine stablizer bar bushes worn

under trays fitted

Pass 12 Dec 2018 148,123 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output all lights (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front wheel arch liner loose

Fail 11 Dec 2018 148,078 miles

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

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output all lights (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front wheel arch liner loose

Pass 19 Dec 2017 133,253 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush FRONT BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear TYRE NAIL IN TREAD

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

Fail 6 Dec 2017 133,111 miles

Emissions not tested dpf flexi (7.4.B.1)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

rear wiper missing

Pass 30 Dec 2016 119,887 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2015 111,008 miles

both front tyres & offside rear tyres close to legal limits

both rear suspension bushs deteriorating

nearside rear tyre on legal limits

rear brake discs worn

Pass 12 May 2014 109,629 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2013 107,589 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 27 Apr 2012 100,812 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 78,833 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 VVR is a 2007 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VVR, 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 VVR registered?

AF57 VVR is a 2007 Audi A3, first registered on 14 September 2007.

Is AF57 VVR safe to buy?

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