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RE07 FBV

2007 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

177,678 mi
Last recorded177,678 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2021
Typical for 2007 Audi A393,100 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2021 177,678 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2021 177,678 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45x17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Oct 2020 164,053 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2020 164,053 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Oct 2019 150,795 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 135,933 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 127,832 miles

engine covers & under shields obscuring some components

engine management light stays on

Pass 28 Sep 2016 118,072 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2016 118,072 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Oct 2015 108,369 miles

offside rear brake is the lower effort

Fail 20 Oct 2015 108,354 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

offside rear brake is the lower effort

Pass 2 Oct 2014 95,108 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Oct 2013 82,011 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 66,379 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 51,041 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2010 34,122 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 30,937 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2010 30,937 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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 FBV is a 2007 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 FBV, 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 FBV registered?

RE07 FBV is a 2007 Audi A3, first registered on 13 March 2007.

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