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40 FXG

2007 Audi A3

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

160,009 mi
Last recorded160,009 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2024
Typical for 2007 Audi A393,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration40 FXG
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2024 160,009 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2023 155,342 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2022 149,510 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 140,765 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated small split (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2020 130,922 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 119,169 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside & nearside front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

offside & nearside front lower arm rear bushes slightly perished

Pass 2 Oct 2017 113,228 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2016 102,900 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 93,951 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 88,312 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 83,520 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2013 83,517 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Oct 2012 77,816 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Oct 2012 77,816 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has a product on the light source so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Feb 2012 68,381 miles

n/s/f brake sensor faulty

Fail 17 Feb 2012 68,381 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/f brake sensor faulty

Pass 31 Jan 2011 52,395 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 36,930 miles

How Reliable is the Audi A3?

Based on 7,415,025 MOT tests across 593,922 vehicles.

78.0%
Pass Rate
7,083
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
593,922
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 173,142
Stop lamp not working 65,421
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 58,420
Registration plate lamp not working 52,417
coil spring broken 45,761
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40 FXG is a 2007 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2007 Audi A3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.3% with a typical mileage of 93,100 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Audi A3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 173,142 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 40 FXG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi A3 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 19 years old, this Audi A3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 40 FXG registered?

40 FXG is a 2007 Audi A3, first registered on 24 April 2007.

Is 40 FXG safe to buy?

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