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PE07 VMC

2007 Audi A3

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

148,360 mi
Last recorded148,360 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2020
Typical for 2007 Audi A393,100 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE07 VMC
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2020 148,360 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2020 147,885 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 140,048 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded and o/s one corroding as well (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light condensation (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both sides ()

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

centre stop lamp not working

n/s front tyre kerb damaged

slight seepage from o/s inner CV joint

Fail 23 Sep 2019 140,022 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

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

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Engine oil low

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2018 133,824 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2018 133,799 miles

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen bulb fitted wrong (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

engine oil very low

Pass 12 Jul 2017 126,333 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 111,872 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2016 111,872 miles

Headlamp aim too low both sides (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 27 Jun 2015 102,570 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Jun 2015 102,570 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 92,225 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 79,210 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 65,858 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 53,269 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 39,409 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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PE07 VMC is a 2007 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 PE07 VMC, 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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PE07 VMC is a 2007 Audi A3, first registered on 1 March 2007.

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