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AK57 ZXS

2007 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

149,855 mi
Last recorded149,855 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Audi A393,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK57 ZXS
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 149,855 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2024 139,499 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2023 129,567 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2022 117,170 miles

Central Some underbody corrosion

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 11 Oct 2022 117,096 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Central Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Central Some underbody corrsion

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 108,160 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 98,303 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2019 90,825 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 80,774 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 71,435 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 62,659 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 57,121 miles

Centre vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit plus splitting in tread (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

child seat fitted not allowing rear seatbelts to be fully checked

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

offside rear tyre splitting in tread

Pass 20 Nov 2014 51,173 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 22 Nov 2013 47,600 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 42,535 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Nov 2011 33,890 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 20 Nov 2010 25,813 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2010 25,812 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 19 Nov 2010 25,812 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 ZXS is a 2007 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 ZXS, 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 ZXS is a 2007 Audi A3, first registered on 17 October 2007.

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