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P15 GRF

2007 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2023
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

182,833 mi
Last recorded182,833 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2024
Typical for 2007 Audi A393,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP15 GRF
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 7 Aug 2024 182,833 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has an unsafe modification Rear bush incorrectly mounted (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has an unsafe modification Rear bush incorrectly mounted (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2022 173,978 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2021 169,735 miles

Nearside Front rear suspension arm bush fitted incorrectly

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

Offside Front rear suspension arm bush fitted incorrectly

Pass 1 Dec 2020 155,251 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2020 155,251 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 7 May 2019 132,877 miles
Fail 7 May 2019 132,877 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb fitted incorrectly (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb fitted incorrectly (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 126,787 miles

Coolant leak Bottom corner of radiator ()

Oil leak ()

Fail 24 Apr 2018 126,787 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Coolant leak Bottom corner of radiator ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 May 2017 119,528 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 106,521 miles

Engine covers fitted not allowing inspection of some components

Oil leak

Undertrays fitted not allowing inspection of some components

Fail 6 May 2016 106,521 miles

Engine covers fitted not allowing inspection of some components

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

Oil leak

Undertrays fitted not allowing inspection of some components

Pass 12 May 2015 96,120 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front outer cv gaiters have a slight seepage of grease

Pass 12 May 2014 79,352 miles

both front inner cv boots weeping grease

Pass 14 May 2013 66,544 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 17 Mar 2012 50,459 miles

Engine warning lamp on dash,Passed emissions test

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

Fail 12 May 2011 39,627 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

offside door mirror glass damaged

Pass 12 May 2011 39,627 miles

offside door mirror glass damaged

Pass 11 Feb 2010 29,676 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2010 29,655 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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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P15 GRF is a 2007 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 P15 GRF, 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 P15 GRF registered?

P15 GRF is a 2007 Audi A3, first registered on 18 January 2007.

Is P15 GRF safe to buy?

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