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RA07 DAO

2007 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

183,572 mi
Last recorded183,572 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2023
Typical for 2007 Audi A393,100 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA07 DAO
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2023 183,572 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2022 173,736 miles

((0.90)) 205/55/16 X 4,,P3,,NSR B/WORK DAMAGE

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

Fail 22 Jul 2022 173,736 miles

((0.90)) 205/55/16 X 4,,P3,,NSR B/WORK DAMAGE

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2021 168,634 miles

Body damage to O/S of vehicle but no sharp edges.

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2021 168,634 miles

Body damage to O/S of vehicle but no sharp edges.

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 163,117 miles

((0.90)) 205/55/16 X 4,

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSR & OSR ... (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Jul 2020 163,117 miles

((0.90)) 205/55/16 X 4,

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSR & OSR ... (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 May 2020 162,988 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Apr 2020 162,921 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 May 2019 130,621 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 108,475 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 94,080 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 19 Jun 2017 94,079 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 83,801 miles

engine cover fitted

under shields fitted

Pass 27 Jun 2015 74,517 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 58,391 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2013 50,603 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 45,207 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 34,868 miles

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 23 Jun 2010 24,597 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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RA07 DAO is a 2007 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,896cc 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 RA07 DAO, 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 DAO registered?

RA07 DAO is a 2007 Audi A3, first registered on 5 June 2007.

Is RA07 DAO safe to buy?

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