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RA07 SZD

2007 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

170,849 mi
Last recorded170,849 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2022
Typical for 2007 Audi A393,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA07 SZD
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2022 170,849 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive FLOOR TO SILL (UNDER TRAYS FITTED ) (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2021 164,171 miles

Central Front Lower Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2020 157,076 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2019 148,772 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Mount Bush Perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 11 Jun 2019 148,772 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Mount Bush Perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2018 145,577 miles

engine under tray missing a securing bolt but still secure

underside of vehicle showing age related surface corrosion

various vehicle under body protection panels fitted the view to certain items restricted

Pass 21 Jun 2017 143,061 miles

Emissions Too Clean To Register

Exhaust System Rusting

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 139,197 miles

Both Front Suspension Lower Arm Rear Mount Bushes Perishing And Contain Movement

Both Front Tyres 3mm

Both Front Wipers Smearing Screen

Exhaust System Rusting

Minor Chips In Windscreen

Pass 18 Jun 2015 136,766 miles

Various vehicle underbody protection trays fitted the view to certain items restricted

Vehicle emissions test aborted vehicle too clean to produce a test result

Fail 18 Jun 2015 136,766 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Various vehicle underbody protection trays fitted the view to certain items restricted

Pass 16 Jun 2014 133,840 miles

Emissions test aborted vehicle to clean to produce a test result

Rear exhaust centre to rear exhaust clamp heavily corroded and second clamp missing but system and pipe still secure

Various small stonechips to windscreen

Various vehilce underbody protection trays fitted the view to certain items restricted

Pass 18 Jun 2013 130,980 miles

Both Front Suspension Lower Arm Rear Mount Bushes Perishing

Chips In Windscreen

Emissions To Clean To Register

Exhaust System Rusted

Fail 17 Jun 2013 130,980 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Both Front Suspension Lower Arm Rear Mount Bushes Perishing

Chips In Windscreen

Emissions To Clean To Register

Exhaust System Rusted

Pass 18 Jun 2012 126,399 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Diesel cooler showing signs of damage

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

Nearside front tyre worn low 3mm tread remaining

Nearside rear tyre worn low 2mm tread remaining

Offside front tyre tread worn low 2mm tread remaining

Various small stone chips to front windscreen

Various vehicle undertrays fitted the view to certain steering/brake and suspension items restricted

Pass 26 May 2011 109,720 miles

All discs worn.

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2010 82,453 miles

Front discs worn.

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

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 SZD is a 2007 Audi A3 in Blue 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 SZD, 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 SZD registered?

RA07 SZD is a 2007 Audi A3, first registered on 18 June 2007.

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