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OY07 KAA

2007 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2025
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

186,202 mi
Last recorded186,202 miles
Recorded on24 May 2024
Typical for 2007 Audi A393,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY07 KAA
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 May 2024 186,202 miles

BRAKE PAD WEAR INDICATOR WIRE BROKE N/S/F

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

Fail 23 May 2024 186,200 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

BRAKE PAD WEAR INDICATOR WIRE BROKE N/S/F

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

Pass 21 Feb 2022 186,140 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Fail 11 Feb 2022 186,135 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 185,840 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2020 185,836 miles

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

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted TOP BOLT MISSING (1.1.16 (c) (i))

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

UNABLE TO CHECK REAR NEAR SIDE WHEEL BEARING DUE TO BRAKES BEING SEIZED

Pass 3 Apr 2019 182,909 miles

BRAKE PAD LAMP ON BUT DUE TO BROKEN WIRE ON NS. PADS NEW

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated PIN HOLE (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 179,014 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2018 179,012 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken WRAPPED AROUND LOWER SHOCK (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jun 2016 175,794 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2015 175,091 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Fail 27 Dec 2014 175,090 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2013 163,772 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 14 Dec 2013 163,651 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Pass 21 Nov 2012 155,308 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

n/s wiper blade smears screen

Pass 20 Dec 2011 148,788 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2011 113,361 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 77,663 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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OY07 KAA is a 2007 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OY07 KAA, 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 OY07 KAA registered?

OY07 KAA is a 2007 Audi A3, first registered on 7 March 2007.

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