2007 Audi A3 2.0L Diesel · HJ57 LSE
2007 Audi A3 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 02 Sept 2007. Recorded mileage 58,798 miles. MOT valid until 16 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A3
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 58,798 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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HJ57 LSE Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/03/2026
- 58,798 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
HJ57 LSE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2007 Audi A3 (HJ57 LSE) between March 2022 and March 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 17 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
HJ57 LSE Mileage History
- 02/03/202258,108 mi
- 04/03/202258,108 mi
- 12/03/202658,792 mi+684 mi
- 17/03/202658,798 mi+6 mi
Average of roughly 171 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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