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PL04 DEC

2007 Audi A3

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 May 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

120,236 mi
Last recorded120,236 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 Audi A393,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL04 DEC
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 120,236 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Apr 2025 119,206 miles
Pass 4 May 2024 114,561 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2024 114,551 miles

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 108,838 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2022 103,433 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Mar 2022 103,433 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2021 94,101 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 83,653 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 67,661 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Apr 2018 51,776 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2017 37,837 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 27,186 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 22,362 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 20,069 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 17,572 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 15,192 miles

All tyres surface crackes not down to ply or cords.

Cut in NSR rear tyre. Not deep enough to reach ply or cords

Pass 30 Mar 2011 12,718 miles

Traction control light is on and requires further investigation.

Pass 20 Apr 2010 9,732 miles

Rear reg plate starting to deteriorate

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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PL04 DEC is a 2007 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 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 PL04 DEC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PL04 DEC registered?

PL04 DEC is a 2007 Audi A3, first registered on 23 April 2007.

Is PL04 DEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for PL04 DEC shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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