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RE07 ACO

2007 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2025
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

153,889 mi
Last recorded153,889 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2024
Typical for 2007 Audi A393,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE07 ACO
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2024 153,889 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2024 153,887 miles

Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault on dash (1.6 (b))

Front Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Front EML light on dash

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2023 148,798 miles

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

EML on

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

Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess gearbox (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Mar 2023 148,797 miles

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

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

EML on

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

Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess gearbox (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Apr 2022 144,273 miles

EML on

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 31 Mar 2022 144,272 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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))

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

EML on

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 7 Apr 2021 137,377 miles

Evidence of tyre fouling offside front wheel arch liner. Unable to replicate conditions during this inspection.

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underseal peeling away from front of nearside outer sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Flitch/strut top area starting to separate, but I am unable to inspect fully due to wheelarch liner and underbonnet components obscuring full extent of corrosion. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 24% imbalance recorded. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear underside and subframe. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle presented with rear seats folded. Rear seats and belts not inspected.

Fail 7 Apr 2021 137,377 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction Semi opaque sunstrip across top of screen. 14cm depth from top/centre of Zone A. (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.5.4 (a))

Evidence of tyre fouling offside front wheel arch liner. Unable to replicate conditions during this inspection.

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 20% imbalance recorded. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underseal peeling away from front of nearside outer sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Flitch/strut top area starting to separate, but I am unable to inspect fully due to wheelarch liner and underbonnet components obscuring full extent of corrosion. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 24% imbalance recorded. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear underside and subframe. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle presented with rear seats folded. Rear seats and belts not inspected.

Pass 7 Jun 2019 124,581 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wing, at turret/flitch area, mostly hidden by wheelarch plastic liner. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2019 124,587 miles

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

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wing, at turret/flitch area, mostly hidden by wheelarch plastic liner. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 115,957 miles

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

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

Offside front anti-roll bar link rubbing on inner wheelarch liner due to being fitted to the wrong side of anti roll bar.

Parking brake efforts only just meet requirements. Braking system may require adjustment or repair.

Semi-opaque tinting film across top of windscreen, not affecting view of the road ahead.

Fail 28 Jun 2018 115,957 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible Beam image incorrect (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible Beam image incorrect (4.1.4 (c))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside front anti-roll bar link rubbing on inner wheelarch liner due to being fitted to the wrong side of anti roll bar.

Parking brake efforts only just meet requirements. Braking system may require adjustment or repair.

Semi-opaque tinting film across top of windscreen, not affecting view of the road ahead.

Pass 3 Jun 2017 106,483 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2017 106,462 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 27 May 2016 98,490 miles
Fail 26 May 2016 98,484 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 84,192 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

NSR tyre has slight cut on outter side wall

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Mar 2014 70,074 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Slight damage on n/s front tyre sidewall

Pass 10 Apr 2013 56,532 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Sidewall damage to both front tyres

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Apr 2012 44,596 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)

Fail 12 Apr 2012 44,596 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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 19 Apr 2011 31,397 miles

Both front tyre's worn on edge's

Pass 10 Mar 2010 23,602 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 ACO is a 2007 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 ACO, 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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RE07 ACO is a 2007 Audi A3, first registered on 8 March 2007.

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