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R90 WAU

2007 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,842 mi
Last recorded106,842 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2021
Typical for 2007 Audi A393,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR90 WAU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2021 106,842 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear suspension corroded

Fail 19 Jan 2021 106,823 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear suspension corroded

Fail 22 Jun 2020 99,140 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

the underside of the vehicle and its rear suspension components have heavy surface corrosion

Pass 12 Jul 2019 97,271 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

rear subframe corroded

suspension components corroded

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 4 Jul 2019 97,260 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

rear subframe corroded

suspension components corroded

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 5 Jul 2018 94,996 miles

the underside of the vehicle has heavy surface corrosion

Fail 5 Jul 2018 94,996 miles

the underside of the vehicle has heavy surface corrosion

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

Pass 17 Aug 2017 92,527 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

under tray cover/s are fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 19 Aug 2016 86,869 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2016 86,815 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 79,807 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2014 68,441 miles

all four tyres are for winter use

exhaust system corroded throughout

rear subframe corroded

Pass 13 Aug 2013 63,405 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 62,270 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 8 Apr 2013 62,270 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 27 Oct 2011 46,624 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 41,094 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 31,114 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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R90 WAU is a 2007 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R90 WAU, 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 R90 WAU registered?

R90 WAU is a 2007 Audi A3, first registered on 23 March 2007.

Is R90 WAU safe to buy?

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