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AF07 FTC

2007 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

154,918 mi
Last recorded154,918 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Audi A393,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF07 FTC
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 154,918 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

both front outer CV boots deteriorated

Fail 16 Feb 2026 154,917 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

both front outer CV boots deteriorated

Pass 17 Feb 2025 147,092 miles

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

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

both rear brake discs deteriorated

Fail 14 Feb 2025 147,071 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

both rear brake discs deteriorated

Pass 14 Feb 2024 140,239 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 5 Feb 2024 140,222 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength strut top mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2023 133,104 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2023 133,104 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 126,322 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2022 126,322 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 122,915 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 21 Jan 2021 122,911 miles

Exhaust system insecure centre exhaust clamp corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2019 116,713 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2018 110,073 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2018 110,033 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside 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 Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 1 May 2017 104,077 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2017 104,077 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 89,423 miles

Front both console bushes cracking

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended lower arms inner bushes (2.4.F.3)

all coil springs corroding

both rear bump stops perished

exhaust centre clamp corroded and weak

Fail 19 Apr 2016 89,623 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front both console bushes cracking

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended lower arms inner bushes (2.4.F.3)

all coil springs corroding

both rear bump stops perished

exhaust centre clamp corroded and weak

Pass 8 Apr 2015 76,566 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2014 66,899 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Wipers smear

Pass 18 Apr 2013 56,941 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 48,673 miles

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

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

rear brake discs heavily worn and corroded

Pass 15 Apr 2011 40,028 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 31,970 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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AF07 FTC is a 2007 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 AF07 FTC, 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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AF07 FTC is a 2007 Audi A3, first registered on 14 April 2007.

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