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AK57 EHW

2007 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

103,103 mi
Last recorded103,103 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Audi A393,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK57 EHW
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 103,103 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2024 95,715 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2024 95,713 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Sep 2023 90,087 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 84,904 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 79,029 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2020 75,405 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2020 75,405 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 71,882 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2019 71,882 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2018 67,586 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2018 67,585 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 64,466 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2017 64,466 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 61,587 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Fail 13 Sep 2016 61,587 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2015 58,914 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2015 58,914 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2014 55,821 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2014 55,821 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 51,622 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2012 45,477 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 39,363 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2011 39,363 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2010 33,674 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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AK57 EHW is a 2007 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 AK57 EHW, 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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AK57 EHW is a 2007 Audi A3, first registered on 20 September 2007.

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