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RE07 ABK

2007 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

164,116 mi
Last recorded164,116 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Audi A393,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE07 ABK
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 164,116 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2024 157,130 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 27 Nov 2024 157,120 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2023 149,777 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2023 145,251 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt N/S/R and O/S/R ()

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in front screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 138,291 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2022 138,282 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Dec 2020 132,668 miles

Rear sub-frame corroded & covered in wax oil suspension components corroded front & rear covered in wax oil

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2020 128,510 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2020 128,480 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords worn inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner tyre wearing

Pass 31 Dec 2018 121,069 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Dec 2017 114,761 miles

both front discs rusty on braking face

both front strut casing rusty

n/s/f outer cv boot damp

Fail 28 Dec 2017 114,761 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported joint clamp broken (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both front discs rusty on braking face

both front strut casing rusty

n/s/f outer cv boot damp

Pass 9 Jan 2017 108,618 miles

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

Offside Front door outer handle cover missing

vehicle in generally rusty condition. advise clean up and waxoyl

Fail 6 Jan 2017 108,618 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front door outer handle cover missing

vehicle in generally rusty condition. advise clean up and waxoyl

Pass 8 Jan 2016 104,553 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2015 104,429 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and perished badly 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Outer door handle cover missing

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and perished badly 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Rear chassis corroded

Pass 2 Dec 2014 103,040 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2013 99,855 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2013 92,491 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 83,451 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Dec 2011 83,451 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 5 Aug 2010 61,696 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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RE07 ABK is a 2007 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 RE07 ABK, 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 RE07 ABK registered?

RE07 ABK is a 2007 Audi A3, first registered on 16 March 2007.

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