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AAB 686

2007 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

51,091 mi
Last recorded51,091 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2018
Typical for 2007 Audi A393,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAAB 686
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2018 51,091 miles

both front lower arm rear bushes starting to split.

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge.

shields fitted unable to fully inspect.

small split o/s/f inner cv boot.

Fail 10 Jan 2018 51,090 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

both front lower arm rear bushes starting to split.

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge.

shields fitted unable to fully inspect.

small split o/s/f inner cv boot.

Pass 16 Jan 2017 42,957 miles

both rear tyres 1.6 to 2mm.

Fail 16 Jan 2017 42,957 miles

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

both rear tyres 1.6 to 2mm.

Pass 22 Sep 2015 34,719 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 30,033 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Sep 2014 30,028 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Sep 2013 26,677 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 25,252 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2011 23,784 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 23,784 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 18,504 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 16,878 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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AAB 686 is a 2007 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 AAB 686, 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 AAB 686 registered?

AAB 686 is a 2007 Audi A3, first registered on 19 June 2007.

Is AAB 686 safe to buy?

The MOT history for AAB 686 shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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