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AK57 KWR

2007 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

164,578 mi
Last recorded164,578 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Audi A393,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK57 KWR
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 164,578 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened just passed test (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin just passed test[unable to see inner pads with wheel on] (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 11 Sep 2025 164,578 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened just passed test (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin just passed test[unable to see inner pads with wheel on] (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

heat shield loose on rear exhaust

Pass 15 Oct 2024 157,333 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Oct 2024 157,333 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2023 149,590 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2022 139,669 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2021 130,273 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 125,331 miles

Both rear bump stops perishing

Front bumper insecure on underside due to plastic intercooler support damaged

N/S/F arch liner damaged

N/S/F fog light surround loose

N/S/R and O/S/R coil spring control arm inner bushes perishing

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Horn control insecure (7.7 (b))

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

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

O/S/R tyre stepped on inner edge

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Plastic broken from oil dip stick

Plastic support for intercooler damaged

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear anti roll bar bushes perishing

Rear towing eye cover missing

Pass 11 Oct 2019 118,217 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 107,112 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 96,305 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Oct 2017 96,305 miles

Nearside Rear Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 28 Sep 2016 84,354 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2015 74,907 miles

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

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

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)

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2014 64,902 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2013 54,021 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 46,370 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 38,865 miles

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

Fail 16 Dec 2011 38,865 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2010 31,779 miles

Chip to windscreen in swept area size 10mm

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 KWR is a 2007 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KWR, 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 KWR is a 2007 Audi A3, first registered on 21 September 2007.

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