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PL07 YMF

2007 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2025
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

156,394 mi
Last recorded156,394 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2024
Typical for 2007 Audi A393,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL07 YMF
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2024 156,394 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Fail 12 Dec 2024 156,299 miles

Emissions unable to be completed excessive smoke from exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2023 152,441 miles

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

Fail 13 Dec 2023 152,441 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2022 145,044 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2021 133,128 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Dec 2021 133,128 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2020 123,898 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre warning light on

Pass 21 Dec 2019 120,519 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2019 118,598 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2018 115,197 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2018 115,189 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre cracking

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

Offside Front Tyre cracking

Pass 9 Jun 2017 111,948 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 107,586 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres are worn on the edges

Fail 17 Jun 2016 107,586 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres are worn on the edges

Pass 9 Jun 2015 103,241 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 96,382 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2014 96,378 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Fail 14 Jun 2013 91,514 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 91,514 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 86,442 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2012 86,442 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jun 2011 79,412 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2011 79,412 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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)

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

rear discs worn

Pass 13 Jul 2010 63,594 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 YMF is a 2007 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 YMF, 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 YMF is a 2007 Audi A3, first registered on 18 July 2007.

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