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RA07 BXU

2007 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

165,594 mi
Last recorded165,594 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2022
Typical for 2007 Audi A393,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA07 BXU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2022 165,594 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2022 165,591 miles

Emissions not tested Excess Black Smoke from Exhaust (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Headlamp aim not tested Both (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both Radius Arm Bushes Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both Rear Radius Arms Corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2020 160,592 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2019 154,707 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2019 154,707 miles

Fuel system component leaking Unknown location but belly pan wet (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps X2 (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 148,425 miles

Central Exhaust clamp half corroded through

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

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

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2017 140,315 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 129,274 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2016 126,935 miles

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

slight chips on a windscreen and front brake pads wearing thin

Pass 29 Sep 2015 125,058 miles

corroson and pitting front and rear brake discs ./

n/s/ wiper not clearing screen /

o/s/f inner brake pad looks low not fully visible ./

slight smearing o/s/f wiper ./

slight wear splits in both lower arm rear bushs ./

Fail 29 Sep 2015 125,058 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

both front tyres goin bold on edges ./

corroson and pitting front and rear brake discs ./

n/s/ wiper not clearing screen /

o/s/f inner brake pad looks low not fully visible ./

o/sr tyre inner edge 1.6mm and going out of shape ./

slight smearing o/s/f wiper ./

slight wear splits in both lower arm rear bushs ./

Pass 16 Jun 2014 122,336 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2013 119,844 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

both front tyres worn on edges

rear brake discs are worn

Pass 15 Jun 2012 113,833 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

rear brake pads and discs worn

Pass 17 Jun 2011 107,310 miles

cuts in n/s/f tyre wall

n/s/f tyre on limits

o/s/f tyre on limits

rear brake discs are worn

Pass 21 Jun 2010 94,422 miles

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

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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RA07 BXU is a 2007 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 RA07 BXU, 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 RA07 BXU registered?

RA07 BXU is a 2007 Audi A3, first registered on 8 June 2007.

Is RA07 BXU safe to buy?

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