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BA55 SJJ

2007 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

80,362 mi
Last recorded80,362 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Audi A393,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBA55 SJJ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 80,362 miles

Coolant level low

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both slightly lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Undertray fitted.

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 13 Nov 2025 80,362 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Coolant level low

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both slightly lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Undertray fitted.

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 13 Feb 2025 77,252 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test phoneholder from windscreen (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both slightly lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Plastic trim on lower arm rattles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 22 Feb 2024 73,805 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2024 73,805 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2022 70,363 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2021 66,113 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 61,607 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 57,372 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 53,812 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2018 53,812 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2018 52,484 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 49,252 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to wear marker (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and cracking on tread (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak ()

undertrays fitted

Pass 29 Feb 2016 43,905 miles

Nearside Front spot light grille missing

Tyre tread cracking

engine oil leak

Pass 9 Mar 2015 38,596 miles

Both front wipers starting to smear screen

Both rear tyres has cracks in tread

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust corroded

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 13 Mar 2014 33,830 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2014 33,830 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2013 31,751 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 28,254 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 25,173 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 11 Mar 2010 15,207 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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BA55 SJJ is a 2007 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 BA55 SJJ, 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 BA55 SJJ registered?

BA55 SJJ is a 2007 Audi A3, first registered on 14 March 2007.

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