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F7 SMX

2021 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

48,049 mi
Last recorded48,049 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2021 Audi A329,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF7 SMX
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2021
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 48,049 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2025 62,228 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush at rear of arm - starting to separate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush at front of arm starting to de-bond/perish (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush at rear of arm - starting to separate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush at front of arm starting to de-bond/perish (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin signs of heat discolouration due but not binding (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2025 38,074 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside/offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

covers/undertrays preventing full inspection

Pass 18 Oct 2024 57,881 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2024 29,971 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2023 55,427 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 3mm 225/45R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Nov 2023 55,427 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 3mm 225/45R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Oct 2022 49,429 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2021 45,614 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2020 42,597 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2019 37,761 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 31,059 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 26,249 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 21,260 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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F7 SMX is a 2021 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

Across all 2021 Audi A3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.2% with a typical mileage of 29,762 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 F7 SMX, 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 5 years old, this Audi A3 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was F7 SMX registered?

F7 SMX is a 2021 Audi A3, first registered on 12 March 2021.

Is F7 SMX safe to buy?

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