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AV07 XMT

2007 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

248,953 mi
Last recorded248,953 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Audi A393,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV07 XMT
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 248,953 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box corroded at joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Oct 2024 238,911 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all of them (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Oct 2023 230,834 miles

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

slight exhaust leak from rear box

slight wear in both rear antiroll bar links

slight wear in nearside front suspension bush

Pass 1 Nov 2022 223,242 miles

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

under trays fitted

Fail 27 Oct 2022 223,231 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 30 Oct 2021 218,175 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2021 218,173 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 213,424 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 206,207 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 197,770 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 188,973 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 177,710 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 160,016 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2015 160,011 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2014 141,946 miles

Oil leak

Fail 3 Apr 2014 141,940 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Fail 1 Apr 2014 141,811 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 118,649 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 79,540 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 55,905 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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AV07 XMT is a 2007 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AV07 XMT, 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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AV07 XMT is a 2007 Audi A3, first registered on 15 May 2007.

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