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AP07 MLJ

2007 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2021
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

205,288 mi
Last recorded205,288 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2020
Typical for 2007 Audi A393,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP07 MLJ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2020 205,288 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 16 Nov 2020 205,288 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2019 198,339 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive from back of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view NSF lower edge of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 192,959 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive down back of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2018 192,959 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive down back of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 185,017 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2017 184,892 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 171,413 miles

Engine cover and under shield fitted to vehicle so unable to view some testable items

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened Edge is frayed (5.2.2a)

Oil level on min mark

Fail 5 Oct 2016 171,413 miles

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

Engine cover and under shield fitted to vehicle so unable to view some testable items

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened Edge is frayed (5.2.2a)

Oil level on min mark

Pass 7 Oct 2015 151,085 miles

Nearside Front wearing inner edge

Fail 7 Oct 2015 151,085 miles

Nearside Front wearing inner edge

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

Fail 10 Oct 2014 134,311 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 134,311 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2014 129,713 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight wear in offside and nearside front lower suspension arm bushes

Pass 16 Feb 2013 120,108 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Feb 2013 120,107 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Dec 2011 108,960 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2011 108,960 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 96,399 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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AP07 MLJ is a 2007 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 AP07 MLJ, 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 AP07 MLJ registered?

AP07 MLJ is a 2007 Audi A3, first registered on 27 April 2007.

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