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AB51 DAL

2007 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

145,800 mi
Last recorded145,800 miles
Recorded on5 May 2021
Typical for 2007 Audi A393,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB51 DAL
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 May 2021 145,800 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 24 Mar 2021 145,631 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Outer Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Mar 2020 139,328 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 129,442 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement foremost and rearmost wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Fail 21 Mar 2019 129,440 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

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 Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement foremost and rearmost wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Pass 3 Apr 2018 119,073 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 108,728 miles

eps light on

slight wear in n/s inner track rod

Pass 1 Apr 2016 98,146 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2016 97,791 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 79,462 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 77,735 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2014 77,735 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

all brake discs worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

nearside front tyre has damage to inside sidewall

Pass 2 Apr 2014 76,609 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 28 Mar 2014 76,607 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 29 Mar 2013 67,674 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 27 Mar 2012 56,783 miles

nearside front tyre is wearing on the outer edges

offside front tyre is wearing on the outer edges

Pass 21 Feb 2011 44,836 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 21 Feb 2011 44,836 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fail 9 Mar 2010 33,077 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Mar 2010 33,077 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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AB51 DAL is a 2007 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 AB51 DAL, 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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AB51 DAL is a 2007 Audi A3, first registered on 14 April 2007.

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