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AK57 VYM

2007 Audi A3

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

108,421 mi
Last recorded108,421 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2019
Typical for 2007 Audi A393,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK57 VYM
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2019 108,421 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2019 108,417 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

nearside front drop link upper boot slightly deteriorated

offside outer cv boot clip deteriorated

Pass 13 Feb 2018 98,604 miles

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both (2.5.A.1c)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 13 Feb 2018 98,604 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both (2.5.A.1c)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 31 May 2017 96,180 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 92,141 miles

Nearside Rear advise tyre cracked and perished

Offside Front advise tyre cracked and perished

undertrays fitted

Pass 30 May 2015 74,115 miles
Fail 30 May 2015 74,110 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

2x front tyres wearing on edges

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jun 2014 70,403 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2014 70,403 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 3 Jun 2013 64,325 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 55,589 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 21 Feb 2011 46,987 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 45,542 miles

o/s/r & n/s/rear stone guards loose

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 VYM is a 2007 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol 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 AK57 VYM, 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 AK57 VYM registered?

AK57 VYM is a 2007 Audi A3, first registered on 8 October 2007.

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