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RE07 FBD

2007 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

196,053 mi
Last recorded196,053 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Audi A393,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 196,053 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2025 175,416 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear lamp insecure unlikely to fall out

Pass 1 Mar 2024 170,138 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Lamp Insecure Unlikely To Fall Out.

Pass 24 Feb 2023 164,679 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2022 156,997 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Feb 2022 156,991 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2021 151,770 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2020 148,275 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded outer face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded outer face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Mar 2020 148,266 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded outer face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded outer face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 141,487 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

oil leak

Fail 8 Feb 2019 141,464 miles

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

Front Inner Body panel slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

oil leak

Pass 17 Jan 2018 132,976 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2017 124,862 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2016 120,308 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2016 120,299 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 19 Jan 2015 113,867 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2015 113,867 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2014 101,854 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Jan 2014 101,854 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2013 89,933 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2012 78,113 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2011 75,911 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 75,753 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 75,752 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2010 55,231 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 FBD is a 2007 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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

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