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AP07 SFU

2007 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

140,733 mi
Last recorded140,733 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2021
Typical for 2007 Audi A393,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP07 SFU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2021 140,733 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2020 134,170 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2020 134,170 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 May 2019 129,039 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 9 May 2019 129,011 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 May 2018 124,693 miles

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

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

Fail 10 May 2018 124,693 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2017 113,976 miles

Factory fitted Undertrays.

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

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL Brake Discs worn. (3.5.1i)

Fail 4 Apr 2017 113,976 miles

Factory fitted Undertrays.

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL Brake Discs worn. (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Apr 2016 101,308 miles

ALL Brake Discs slightly worn.

BOTH Rear Tyres worn to 3mm.

Factory fitted Undertrays.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Various small chips to Windscreen.

Pass 21 Apr 2015 87,240 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2015 87,240 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 73,208 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Apr 2014 73,208 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2013 61,642 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 52,032 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 44,002 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 37,544 miles

nearside rear tyre low on tread and tread starting to crack

offside rear tyre low on tread and tread starting to crack

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 SFU is a 2007 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,595cc 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 SFU, 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 SFU registered?

AP07 SFU is a 2007 Audi A3, first registered on 23 April 2007.

Is AP07 SFU safe to buy?

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