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RE07 FBF

2007 Audi A3

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

177,408 mi
Last recorded177,408 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2019
Typical for 2007 Audi A393,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE07 FBF
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2019 177,408 miles

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

Fail 6 Dec 2019 177,401 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Dec 2018 172,790 miles

Offside Front cloth on drivershaft

Fail 22 Dec 2018 172,790 miles

Offside Front cloth on drivershaft

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 29 Dec 2017 165,783 miles

Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened the rear anti-roll bar appears to have been cut on the nearside and offside where it joins the linkage (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both the nearside and offside front (2.4.G.2)

evidence of slight binding on the offside rear roadwheel

the offside number plate light lens is quite dirty

unable to fully inspect the nearside rear 3 point seatbelt as there is a childseat in place

Fail 28 Dec 2017 165,781 miles

Brake performance not tested unable to test the brake performance due to the nearside front tyre being fully deflated (3.7.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc the joint will need cleaning and regreasing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm the tyre tread is also quite distorted (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release the locking mechanism could not be tested as it is has slipped behind the fixed plastic trim (5.2.5a)

Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened the rear anti-roll bar appears to have been cut on the nearside and offside where it joins the linkage (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both the nearside and offside front (2.4.G.2)

evidence of slight binding on the offside rear roadwheel

items were removed from the drivers view prior to testing

the offside number plate light lens is quite dirty

unable to fully inspect the nearside rear 3 point seatbelt as there is a childseat in place

Pass 28 Jan 2017 156,588 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Rear view mirror ()

Fail 27 Jan 2017 156,588 miles

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

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Rear view mirror ()

Rear Pads appear low

Pass 13 Feb 2016 147,038 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear tyre has split it inner side wall

Pass 8 Jan 2015 141,109 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2013 126,472 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2012 113,387 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 30 Dec 2011 102,010 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear tyres slightly perishing

Pass 30 Dec 2011 102,010 miles

both rear tyres slightly perishing

Pass 26 May 2011 89,731 miles

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

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)

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

front wipers a little smeary

Pass 18 Feb 2010 68,503 miles

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

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

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)

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 FBF is a 2007 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 FBF, 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 FBF is a 2007 Audi A3, first registered on 9 March 2007.

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