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R121 YHH

2007 Audi A3

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

144,891 mi
Last recorded144,891 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2025
Typical for 2007 Audi A393,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR121 YHH
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2025 144,891 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2024 142,722 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2023 140,232 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 135,320 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2021 135,320 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Feb 2020 118,945 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2020 118,945 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 May 2019 115,073 miles

ALL 4 ROAD WHEELS HEAVILY DEFACED

BOTH TYRE WALLS ON NEAR SIDE HEAVILY KERBED

EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Rear no plate light dim

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive GEAR BOX (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive REAR OF ENGINE (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 3 ()

Fail 1 May 2019 115,072 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

ALL 4 ROAD WHEELS HEAVILY DEFACED

BOTH TYRE WALLS ON NEAR SIDE HEAVILY KERBED

EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Rear no plate light dim

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive GEAR BOX (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive REAR OF ENGINE (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 3 ()

Pass 21 Mar 2018 107,152 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2018 107,131 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225 40 18 (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2017 99,432 miles

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

Nearside Front outer cv boot deteriorated

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2015 90,340 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 87,224 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 81,005 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 8 Apr 2013 68,726 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 59,982 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 59,982 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 4 Feb 2011 41,442 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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R121 YHH is a 2007 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 R121 YHH, 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 R121 YHH registered?

R121 YHH is a 2007 Audi A3, first registered on 31 May 2007.

Is R121 YHH safe to buy?

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