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AK57 KWP

2007 Audi A3

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2024
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

125,941 mi
Last recorded125,941 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2023
Typical for 2007 Audi A393,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK57 KWP
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2023 125,941 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2023 125,924 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2022 123,013 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2021 117,696 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Apr 2021 117,696 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Drive shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Drive shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 May 2020 116,328 miles
Fail 5 May 2020 116,328 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 113,890 miles

oil light on dash

Fail 5 Aug 2019 113,890 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

oil light on dash

Pass 9 Aug 2018 106,539 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 96,048 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2017 96,048 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 82,725 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 68,611 miles

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

front wipers poor

Pass 29 Aug 2014 63,039 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 54,888 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2012 46,327 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2012 46,327 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 38,571 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 30,221 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre punctured

Fail 1 Sep 2010 30,221 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

nearside rear tyre punctured

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 KWP is a 2007 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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