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PL07 LHJ

2007 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2021
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

183,863 mi
Last recorded183,863 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2020
Typical for 2007 Audi A393,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL07 LHJ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2020 183,863 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2020 183,863 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2019 161,620 miles
Fail 17 May 2019 161,616 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 May 2018 140,671 miles
Fail 21 May 2018 140,671 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 8 May 2017 125,579 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 7 May 2016 109,081 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2016 108,904 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted lens missing (1.1.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working side light (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted lens missing (1.1.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 104,524 miles

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 4 Apr 2015 104,194 miles

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

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Mar 2014 95,194 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 87,885 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 21 Feb 2012 74,722 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Feb 2012 74,722 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Jul 2010 37,452 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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PL07 LHJ is a 2007 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 PL07 LHJ, 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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PL07 LHJ is a 2007 Audi A3, first registered on 12 July 2007.

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