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A16 TTS

2007 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2021
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

72,072 mi
Last recorded72,072 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2021
Typical for 2007 Audi A393,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA16 TTS
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 22 Nov 2021 72,072 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working both (3.5 (a))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge strong advise (5.2.3 (e))

excessive body work damage

Pass 24 Nov 2020 164,806 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 161,110 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Apr 2018 160,000 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 159,203 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2014 157,652 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2014 157,651 miles

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 145,063 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 135,968 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2012 135,968 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2011 117,809 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 82,661 miles

n/s/r tyre about 2.5 mm

o/s/f mirror slightly cracked not affecting rear view

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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A16 TTS is a 2007 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 A16 TTS, 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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A16 TTS is a 2007 Audi A3, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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