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RE07 AYJ

2007 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

176,697 mi
Last recorded176,697 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2025
Typical for 2007 Audi A393,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE07 AYJ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2025 176,697 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 18 Apr 2024 167,665 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2023 157,904 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Rear arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2022 147,131 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre to rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 8 Apr 2022 147,130 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/40 R18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre to rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2021 134,867 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2021 134,866 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2020 128,009 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2019 118,428 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40 R18 xl w (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre at 3mm

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Sign's of overheating (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever little reverse travel, adjustment or repair required

Fail 8 Apr 2019 118,428 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40 R18 xl w (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre at 3mm

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Sign's of overheating (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever little reverse travel, adjustment or repair required

Pass 19 Apr 2018 107,423 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 96,533 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 90,990 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tread 2mm in places (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 May 2016 90,887 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall many splits some 4mm deep in places (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tread 2mm in places (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 May 2015 83,956 miles
Fail 13 May 2015 83,956 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2014 75,982 miles

advise --- rear disc pads 80% worn

advise ---- nearside rear tyre has a buldge in tread pattern

Fail 19 May 2014 75,980 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

advise --- rear disc pads 80% worn

advise ---- nearside rear tyre has a buldge in tread pattern

Pass 19 Apr 2013 59,587 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 46,892 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2012 46,892 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 36,802 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2011 36,802 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 15 Mar 2010 23,869 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 23,869 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 AYJ is a 2007 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 AYJ, 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 AYJ is a 2007 Audi A3, first registered on 17 April 2007.

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