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AP07 MLK

2007 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

119,931 mi
Last recorded119,931 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2022
Typical for 2007 Audi A393,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP07 MLK
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 10 Feb 2022 119,931 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre joint. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 110,941 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2021 110,941 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Minor exhaust leak from centre joint

Nearside front tyre worn and perished

Pass 21 Feb 2020 105,880 miles

Minor leak of exhaust gases from centre sleeve/clamp

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

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

Fail 21 Feb 2020 105,880 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both gaiters split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Minor leak of exhaust gases from centre sleeve/clamp

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Inner clip no longer attached to boot, still preventing the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2019 99,199 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL BRAKE PIPES COVERED IN GREASE (1.1.11 (c))

REAR WASHER INOPERATIVE

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect OFFSIDE FRONT SHOCK DAMP (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH FRONT TYRES STARTING TO CRACK AND PERISH WITHIN TREAD PATTERN AND SIDEWALLS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE BOTH LOW ()

Fail 21 Feb 2019 99,199 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn REARS METAL TO METAL WITH PADS (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Service brake excessively binding NEARSIDE REAR (1.2.1 (f))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick FRONTS 1MM (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick REARS 0MM / METAL TO METAL WITH DISC (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, but not excessively FRONTS LIPPED (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL BRAKE PIPES COVERED IN GREASE (1.1.11 (c))

REAR WASHER INOPERATIVE

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect OFFSIDE FRONT SHOCK DAMP (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH FRONT TYRES STARTING TO CRACK AND PERISH WITHIN TREAD PATTERN AND SIDEWALLS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE BOTH LOW ()

Pass 9 Mar 2018 93,969 miles

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both rear bushes of front arms (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 88,736 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 11 Mar 2016 83,969 miles

rear tyres on 3mm

Pass 3 Mar 2015 77,935 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2014 71,235 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Mar 2014 71,235 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

osr tyre wearing/ perishing + nail in tread

Pass 5 Apr 2013 64,419 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2012 58,481 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front pads getting low.

Offside front tyre starting to wear inner edge.

Pass 11 Apr 2011 50,872 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 36,451 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 22 Mar 2010 36,451 miles

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

all road tyres perished,require replaceing

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 MLK is a 2007 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MLK, 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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AP07 MLK is a 2007 Audi A3, first registered on 11 April 2007.

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