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PF07 GKV

2007 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2024
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

232,489 mi
Last recorded232,489 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2023
Typical for 2007 Audi A393,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF07 GKV
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2023 232,489 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2023 232,324 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 225,220 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2021 215,284 miles

Lower engine cover is covered in oil.No leak detected.

Offside Front Tyre has slight wear on inner edge.

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber alloy cover plate loose.

Fail 10 Aug 2021 215,284 miles

Lower engine cover is covered in oil.No leak detected.

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has slight wear on inner edge.

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber alloy cover plate loose.

Pass 10 Sep 2020 208,868 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At outer tread wear bars. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber alloy cover plate loose.

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

Fail 25 Aug 2020 208,819 miles

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault Traction control. (1.7 (b))

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction Steering angle sensor? (2.6 (a))

Electronic stability control switch not functioning correctly (7.12 (d))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber alloy cover plate loose.

Oil leak, but not excessive Lower engine cover covered in oil. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen has scratches.

abs lamp stayed on for a while before mot test then went out?

Pass 8 Aug 2019 200,948 miles

Rear Both sides shock absorber dust covers detached.

abs lamp stayed on for a while before mot test then went out?

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp not working?

Engine oil level low.

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Small drips seen at lower engine! drips falling on to lower engine cover? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2019 200,923 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp not working?

Engine oil level low.

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre valve bent! Advised replace.

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Small drips seen at lower engine! drips falling on to lower engine cover? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Both sides shock absorber dust covers detached.

abs lamp stayed on for a while before mot test then went out?

Pass 7 Aug 2018 192,273 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High Level Brake Light (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2017 184,534 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop light not working?

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 15 Aug 2017 184,534 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated Unable to spin wheel to test! will remove failure when brake bind is sorted out. (2.6.1)

Offside rear brake binding Also disc red in colour! (3.7.B.1)

Central Rear Upper Stop light not working?

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 165,912 miles

child seat fitted

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 3 Aug 2016 165,908 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

child seat fitted

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 17 Aug 2015 155,414 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 136,396 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 115,859 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2013 115,859 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2012 96,696 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 76,036 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2010 57,983 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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PF07 GKV is a 2007 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 PF07 GKV, 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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PF07 GKV is a 2007 Audi A3, first registered on 5 June 2007.

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