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AO57 RCU

2007 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

108,175 mi
Last recorded108,175 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2025
Typical for 2007 Audi A393,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO57 RCU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2025 108,175 miles

Front BUMPER DAMAGED

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

Fail 9 Jan 2025 108,173 miles

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

Front BUMPER DAMAGED

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

Pass 15 Jan 2024 98,722 miles

vehicle damaged at front

Fail 11 Jan 2024 98,722 miles

Nearside Rear Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

vehicle damaged at front

Pass 10 Jan 2023 88,478 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 81,203 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

under bonnet components covered

underside components covered

Fail 16 Nov 2021 81,202 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside 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 Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords also worn on edge's 225 40 18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

under bonnet components covered

underside components covered

Pass 6 Nov 2020 72,056 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))

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

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

under bonnet component covered

underside components covered

Fail 6 Nov 2020 72,056 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))

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

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

under bonnet component covered

underside components covered

Pass 7 May 2019 57,708 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2018 45,302 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 May 2017 36,904 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 3 May 2017 36,899 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 13 May 2016 25,747 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 25,274 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 22,355 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Sep 2013 19,750 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 16,711 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 13,214 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 10,391 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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AO57 RCU is a 2007 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AO57 RCU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AO57 RCU registered?

AO57 RCU is a 2007 Audi A3, first registered on 8 October 2007.

Is AO57 RCU safe to buy?

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