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A10 VGF

2007 Audi A3

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

292,136 mi
Last recorded292,136 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 2007 Audi A393,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA10 VGF
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 292,136 miles

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view JUST O.K. (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2025 292,135 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side VERY POOR (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view JUST O.K. (3.2 (a) (i))

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 6 Aug 2024 281,248 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 22 Jul 2024 281,134 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2023 266,050 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

rear exhaust heat shield insecure.

Fail 19 Jul 2023 265,910 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect dip beam (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

rear exhaust heat shield insecure.

Pass 20 Jul 2022 247,748 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2021 232,173 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2021 232,168 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 28 Jul 2020 212,990 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

rear exhaust heat shield insecure.

Pass 19 Jul 2019 196,318 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 185,610 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened both rear upper shock mounts/bump stops disintegrated. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear exhaust heat shield insecure.

water leak-washer bottle/pipe.

Fail 11 Jul 2018 185,570 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre joining sleeve loose. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen dip beam. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened both rear upper shock mounts/bump stops disintegrated. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear exhaust heat shield insecure.

water leak-washer bottle/pipe.

Pass 22 Jul 2017 163,031 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2017 163,031 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2016 141,789 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2016 141,789 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Jul 2015 115,416 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 97,949 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Jul 2013 83,301 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 Jan 2012 56,159 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2012 56,159 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 38,620 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2011 38,620 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Jan 2011 38,570 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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A10 VGF is a 2007 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 A10 VGF, 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 A10 VGF registered?

A10 VGF is a 2007 Audi A3, first registered on 15 December 2007.

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