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2007 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

95,638 mi
Last recorded95,638 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 Audi A495,299 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration3 DRD
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,698cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 95,638 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 11 Jun 2026 95,638 miles

Rear Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2025 93,800 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

engine covers / under trays fitted

Pass 26 Jun 2024 92,732 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2023 91,687 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2023 91,680 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2022 87,545 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2022 87,543 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 May 2021 85,568 miles
Fail 5 May 2021 85,568 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 81,809 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2019 81,809 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 76,062 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6 mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6 mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

both side rear brake hoses cracking up

Fail 11 Jul 2018 76,037 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6 mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6 mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

both side rear brake hoses cracking up

Pass 8 Jul 2017 70,193 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

both rear tyres perished dot code 1410 on both

Pass 15 Jan 2016 65,878 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 61,739 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jul 2013 54,525 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2012 48,731 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 48,731 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 38,854 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 26 Jan 2010 29,729 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 26 Jan 2010 29,729 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the Audi A4?

Based on 7,096,957 MOT tests across 571,801 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
7,591
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
571,801
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 231,238
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 97,478
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 97,376
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 84,223
Registration plate lamp not working 78,638
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3 DRD is a 2007 Audi A4 in Silver with a 2,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

Across all 2007 Audi A4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.1% with a typical mileage of 95,299 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Audi A4 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 231,238 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 3 DRD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi A4 typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 19 years old, this Audi A4 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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3 DRD is a 2007 Audi A4, first registered on 29 January 2007.

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