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AD07 DFU

2007 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

79,021 mi
Last recorded79,021 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 Audi A393,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD07 DFU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Fail 24 Apr 2026 79,021 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 May 2025 71,679 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2024 69,026 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2023 63,985 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2022 59,529 miles

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

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Nov 2021 56,302 miles

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH FRONTS (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 53,710 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2019 47,602 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 44,375 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 42,427 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring and preventing inspection of some components

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Brake disc inner faces have corrosion and pitting to edges. (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre outer sidewall also deteriorated/perished. (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre outer sidewall and shoulder extremely deteriorated/perished/cracked.

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

Offside Rear Tyre outer sidewall and shoulder extremely deteriorated/perished/cracked.

Pass 27 May 2016 40,830 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 39,341 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 38,338 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 37,008 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 35,894 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2011 34,856 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 33,076 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)

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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AD07 DFU is a 2007 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AD07 DFU, 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 AD07 DFU registered?

AD07 DFU is a 2007 Audi A3, first registered on 29 May 2007.

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