2007 Audi A3 1.6L Petrol · YP57 EHO
2007 Audi A3 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 18 Oct 2007. Recorded mileage 136,408 miles. MOT expired on 17 Apr 2026.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A3
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Sheffield
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 17 Apr 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 136,408 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YP57 EHO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/04/2025
- 136,408 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YP57 EHO 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 (YP57 EHO) between May 2022 and April 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 19 April 2025 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: Suspension (5 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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 Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 ”; “Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))”.
YP57 EHO Mileage History
- 10/05/202294,731 mi
- 15/05/202398,265 mi+3,534 mi
- 27/04/2024102,239 mi+3,974 mi
- 19/04/2025136,408 mi+34,169 mi
- 19/04/2025136,408 mi
Average of roughly 14,160 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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