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RA57 CUW

2007 Audi A3

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

211,053 mi
Last recorded211,053 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Audi A393,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA57 CUW
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2007
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Fail 27 Oct 2025 211,053 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2024 204,383 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2024 204,201 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values level 1.5 limit 0.95 (8.2.2.2 (f))

Pass 6 Nov 2023 199,030 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2022 187,448 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 179,381 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbone rear bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2021 179,376 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbone rear bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 173,988 miles

Rear Subframe corroded

Pass 13 Dec 2019 168,511 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2019 161,584 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Dec 2017 154,901 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge badly

Pass 6 Jan 2017 144,938 miles

Nearside Rear caliper slow to react

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Jan 2016 131,826 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2015 118,504 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2013 103,679 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2013 103,679 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Dec 2012 85,948 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 78,079 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 60,526 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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RA57 CUW is a 2007 Audi A3 in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 RA57 CUW, 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 RA57 CUW registered?

RA57 CUW is a 2007 Audi A3, first registered on 4 December 2007.

Is RA57 CUW safe to buy?

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