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AR07 TFA

2007 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

179,499 mi
Last recorded179,499 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2025
Typical for 2007 Audi A393,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR07 TFA
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2025 179,499 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Too N/S (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge X2 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2023 173,096 miles

Manufacturer’s engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2022 164,757 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center clamp/sleeve slight leak (6.1.2 (a))

Manufacturers body under trays fitted restricting inspection of components

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view passenger side damaged (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Apr 2022 164,756 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center clamp/sleeve slight leak (6.1.2 (a))

Manufacturers body under trays fitted restricting inspection of components

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view passenger side damaged (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 159,962 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front inner rearmost. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2020 159,954 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front inner rearmost. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 144,185 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 134,223 miles

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

offside rear brake has a slight bind

plastic under trays fitted front to rear covering suspension, brake pipes and chassie

Pass 28 Feb 2017 128,530 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 116,244 miles

Nearside Front Outer c.v boot has pin hole

Fail 22 Feb 2016 116,244 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer c.v boot has pin hole

Offside Front tyre on limit

Pass 27 Feb 2015 103,212 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 90,905 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)

Pass 21 Feb 2013 78,838 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 61,565 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge of tread

Pass 24 Jun 2011 55,142 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 45,191 miles

nearside front tyre has small cut in outer side wall

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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AR07 TFA is a 2007 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 AR07 TFA, 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 AR07 TFA registered?

AR07 TFA is a 2007 Audi A3, first registered on 21 July 2007.

Is AR07 TFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AR07 TFA shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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