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BF07 YYD

2007 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2022
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

261,236 mi
Last recorded261,236 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2021
Typical for 2007 Audi A393,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF07 YYD
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2021 261,236 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2021 261,212 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2020 259,449 miles

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive radiator leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear suspension bush for lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45-17 on 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view part of windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45-17 on 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 7 Feb 2020 259,449 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive radiator leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear suspension bush for lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45-17 on 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view part of windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45-17 on 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2019 237,651 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 7 Feb 2019 237,651 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 10 Feb 2018 212,979 miles

n/s door glass cracked

n/s wash jet one jet of two blocked

o/s/r tyre wearing

plastic under covers and sill covers fitted making inspection difficult

small stone chip n/s lower

Pass 20 Jan 2017 192,046 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2017 192,046 miles

Central Rear Statutory seat belt missing stalk (5.1.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 Nov 2015 160,621 miles

Engine oil level slightly low

Engine undertray insecure/3 rear fixings missing

Service indicator is on

Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front/also bald on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear/also bald and distorted on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 20 Nov 2015 160,621 miles

Engine oil level slightly low

Engine undertray insecure/3 rear fixings missing

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Service indicator is on

Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front/also bald on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear/also bald and distorted on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 10 Sep 2014 133,701 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 10 Sep 2014 133,701 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 20 Sep 2013 126,894 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 124,464 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jun 2012 118,272 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jun 2011 115,973 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 105,266 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2010 105,266 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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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BF07 YYD is a 2007 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 BF07 YYD, 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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BF07 YYD is a 2007 Audi A3, first registered on 28 June 2007.

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