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R111 TSO

2007 Audi A3

Beige Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

75,582 mi
Last recorded75,582 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2025
Typical for 2007 Audi A393,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR111 TSO
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2007
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2025 75,582 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2024 118,340 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 8 Jan 2024 118,334 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 Exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 11 Jan 2023 71,890 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2022 64,882 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2020 57,868 miles

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

Offside Rear shocker cover loose

exhaust corroded

Pass 20 Dec 2019 55,566 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2018 52,462 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2017 49,268 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2016 46,474 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2016 43,124 miles

Engine covers fitted

Under trays fitted

Pass 30 Dec 2014 39,876 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jan 2014 36,078 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Jan 2014 36,078 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Dec 2012 32,041 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 28,768 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2011 25,232 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 7,277 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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R111 TSO is a 2007 Audi A3 in Beige with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 R111 TSO, 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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What year was R111 TSO registered?

R111 TSO is a 2007 Audi A3, first registered on 25 September 2007.

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