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A22 SFX

2007 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

186,793 mi
Last recorded186,793 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2024
Typical for 2007 Audi A393,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA22 SFX
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2024 186,793 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2024 186,717 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2023 164,328 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2023 163,908 miles

Emissions unable to be completed smoking badly un able to get on scale to test (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2022 157,210 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 152,465 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Large cracks on inner sidewall but not deep enough to reach ply or cords 2254018 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2020 149,652 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both nearside and offside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear lamps are slightly insecure

engine/vehicle under trays fitted, obscuring some under side components

Pass 2 Aug 2019 137,419 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine and vehicle under trays fitted, obscuring some under side components

Pass 27 Jul 2018 120,344 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine and vehicle under trays fitted, obscuring some under side components

Pass 21 Jul 2017 98,562 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts on the inner face (3.5.1i)

Fail 21 Jul 2017 98,562 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts on the inner face (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 83,175 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 80,180 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Mar 2016 80,180 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure whole inner portion of the tyre is distorted - on 3mm (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1mm in centre portion of tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure whole inner portion of the tyre is distorted - on 3mm (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2015 70,201 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear tyres have distorted inner edges

nearside rear tyre outer wall perished and cracking

offside rear tyre outer wall perished and cracking

Fail 23 Feb 2015 70,201 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear tyres have distorted inner edges

nearside rear tyre outer wall perished and cracking

offside rear tyre outer wall perished and cracking

Pass 6 Mar 2014 60,335 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 52,565 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 44,731 miles

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

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

nearside rear stone guard broken

offside rear stone guard broken

Pass 12 Apr 2011 34,052 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 22,251 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 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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A22 SFX is a 2007 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 A22 SFX, 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 A22 SFX registered?

A22 SFX is a 2007 Audi A3, first registered on 27 April 2007.

Is A22 SFX safe to buy?

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