2007 Audi A3 2.0L Diesel · DG57 WVU
2007 Audi A3 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 12 Sept 2007. Recorded mileage 127,325 miles. MOT expired on 06 Nov 2025.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A3
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 06 Nov 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 127,325 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DG57 WVU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/11/2024
- 127,325 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DG57 WVU 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 (DG57 WVU) between October 2022 and November 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 07 November 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (11 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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: “Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))”; “Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))”; “Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))”.
DG57 WVU Mileage History
- 03/10/2022117,443 mi
- 16/10/2023123,327 mi+5,884 mi
- 17/10/2023123,327 mi
- 18/10/2024127,292 mi+3,965 mi
- 07/11/2024127,325 mi+33 mi
Average of roughly 4,714 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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