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AM57 OSN

2007 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

146,373 mi
Last recorded146,373 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Audi A393,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM57 OSN
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 146,373 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Fail 8 Dec 2025 146,324 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 9 Dec 2024 142,509 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Fail 9 Dec 2024 142,507 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Pass 14 Dec 2023 139,102 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2023 139,101 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 132,867 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2022 132,867 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Feb 2021 127,518 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Feb 2021 127,515 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 123,330 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2019 115,431 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2019 115,429 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Feb 2018 108,647 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 103,348 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 98,013 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 93,056 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2015 93,056 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2013 83,818 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 80,280 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 65,152 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Fail 22 Aug 2012 65,152 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 19 Sep 2011 52,628 miles

small chips in windscreen

Pass 22 Sep 2010 39,829 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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AM57 OSN is a 2007 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 AM57 OSN, 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 AM57 OSN registered?

AM57 OSN is a 2007 Audi A3, first registered on 23 September 2007.

Is AM57 OSN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AM57 OSN shows 24 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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