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AE07 DOG

2007 Audi A3

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

163,250 mi
Last recorded163,250 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Audi A393,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE07 DOG
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2026 163,250 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2026 163,250 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2025 157,511 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2024 153,986 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

REAR SEATS BELTS NOT TESTED

Pass 25 Jan 2023 148,999 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 7 Jan 2023 148,990 miles

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 145,063 miles

Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear 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 8 Jan 2021 140,671 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2020 135,906 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 124,501 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2019 124,501 miles

Offside Front Steering locking device ineffective (2.1.3 (d))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 118,075 miles

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

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 16 Sep 2016 110,485 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2015 95,185 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 86,532 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2013 68,785 miles

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)

offside front shocker slightly mist with oil

Pass 2 Mar 2012 52,833 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 33,723 miles

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

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

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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AE07 DOG is a 2007 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AE07 DOG, 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 AE07 DOG registered?

AE07 DOG is a 2007 Audi A3, first registered on 30 May 2007.

Is AE07 DOG safe to buy?

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