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543 GWD

2007 Audi A3

Red Petrol 3189cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jan 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

110,254 mi
Last recorded110,254 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Audi A393,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration543 GWD
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,189cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 110,254 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust system corroded and leaking (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2025 106,858 miles

Engine covers and or under trays fitted preventing a full inspection

Pass 12 Dec 2023 103,461 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2022 100,577 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear on edge (5.2.3 (e))

covers/undertrays fitted preventing full inspection

Fail 17 Dec 2022 100,576 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2022 96,729 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2022 96,679 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Dec 2020 92,316 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2019 89,843 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2018 86,434 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 82,260 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2018 82,232 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Dec 2016 76,109 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 69,658 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Undertrays fitted

Pass 23 Dec 2014 60,790 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jan 2014 54,301 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jan 2013 45,791 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 36,979 miles

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

Nearside front tyre has cosmetic cut in outer side wall (no visible cord).

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

Pass 6 Jan 2011 29,235 miles

Nearside front tyre - sidewall damaged. Cords not exposed.

Fail 11 Jan 2010 23,337 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 11 Jan 2010 23,337 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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543 GWD is a 2007 Audi A3 in Red with a 3,189cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 543 GWD, 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 543 GWD registered?

543 GWD is a 2007 Audi A3, first registered on 9 January 2007.

Is 543 GWD safe to buy?

The MOT history for 543 GWD shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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