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RA07 TAU

2007 Audi A3

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2023
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

181,743 mi
Last recorded181,743 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2022
Typical for 2007 Audi A393,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA07 TAU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2022 181,743 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2021 172,379 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2020 160,070 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 145,866 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 137,513 miles

All suspension components slight corroded

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Under trays (engine , central and rear) fitted

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

Pass 28 Apr 2017 122,983 miles

Both rear shock shrouds adrift

Fail 24 Apr 2017 122,891 miles

Fuel system component leaking pump feed pipe (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Both rear shock shrouds adrift

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

Pass 12 May 2016 108,407 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 94,557 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 2 May 2014 88,914 miles

Oil leak

both rear tyre inner edges are wearing

Pass 3 May 2013 74,128 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 10 Mar 2012 55,450 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2012 55,450 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2011 48,154 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 36,268 miles

both rear tyres have punctures

n/s/r tyre balding on edges

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 TAU is a 2007 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 TAU, 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 TAU registered?

RA07 TAU is a 2007 Audi A3, first registered on 9 July 2007.

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