2007 Audi A3 2.0L Diesel · BF57 XFW
2007 Audi A3 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 2007. Recorded mileage 148,307 miles. MOT valid until 11 Jun 2027. Taxed until 01 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A3
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Oct 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 148,307 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BF57 XFW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/05/2026
- 148,307 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BF57 XFW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2007 Audi A3 (BF57 XFW) between June 2023 and May 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 27 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (6 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (”; “Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”.
BF57 XFW Mileage History
- 10/06/2023126,799 mi
- 28/05/2024132,265 mi+5,466 mi
- 11/06/2025140,574 mi+8,309 mi
- 26/05/2026148,304 mi+7,730 mi
- 27/05/2026148,307 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 7,261 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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