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BD07 VGV

2007 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

195,391 mi
Last recorded195,391 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Audi A393,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD07 VGV
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 195,391 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2024 186,966 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 17 Dec 2024 186,962 miles

Nearside Front Intermediate drop arm modification unsafe inner rack end (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2023 181,296 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 16 Dec 2023 181,280 miles

Exhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. (8.2.2.1 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases DPF (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding unable to fully inspect (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 15 Dec 2022 176,665 miles

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak in engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 169,906 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2021 169,906 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 168,590 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak in engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2020 168,581 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak in engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2019 151,866 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 140,423 miles

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened both side (3.5.1n)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2017 137,508 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 27 Apr 2016 129,235 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 117,618 miles
Fail 8 May 2015 117,618 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 27 May 2014 103,346 miles

N/S front tyre close to legal limit.

O/S front tyre worn on inner edge and starting to wear low.

Pass 23 May 2013 87,121 miles

Both front brake discs corroded on inner edges

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine oil leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel cooler on o/s blocked with mud

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

gear box oil leak

Pass 21 May 2012 72,199 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 52,932 miles
Fail 28 May 2010 52,155 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

damage to nsf tyre wall, no cords showing.

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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BD07 VGV is a 2007 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 BD07 VGV, 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 BD07 VGV registered?

BD07 VGV is a 2007 Audi A3, first registered on 6 June 2007.

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