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PL07 YSZ

2007 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

161,113 mi
Last recorded161,113 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2023
Typical for 2007 Audi A393,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL07 YSZ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2023 161,113 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2022 154,604 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2021 148,622 miles

Offside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 141,558 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 25 Nov 2020 141,558 miles

Offside Integral body structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2019 137,428 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2019 137,428 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side lever on caliper siezed (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 134,143 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle pipe sleeve insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Nov 2017 128,266 miles

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 119,633 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1,6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Dec 2015 110,544 miles

Nearside Rear child seat fitted,not allowing full belt inspection

Nearside Rear cosmetic damage to outer sidewall of tyre

oil leak

Fail 1 Dec 2015 110,466 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

Nearside Rear child seat fitted,not allowing full belt inspection

Nearside Rear cosmetic damage to outer sidewall of tyre

oil leak

Pass 24 Nov 2014 96,657 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Nov 2013 82,800 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 28 Nov 2013 82,800 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Nov 2012 67,928 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2011 53,504 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)

Pass 17 Jun 2011 47,980 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 36,201 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Fail 8 Jul 2010 36,201 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

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 YSZ is a 2007 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YSZ, 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 YSZ is a 2007 Audi A3, first registered on 16 July 2007.

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