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AO03 TAM

2007 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

111,705 mi
Last recorded111,705 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Audi A393,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 TAM
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 111,705 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2024 110,653 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 20 Sep 2024 110,653 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Sep 2023 109,976 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 109,221 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 107,876 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2021 107,874 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2020 107,012 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2019 105,856 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 103,825 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 101,972 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Sep 2017 101,969 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre in poor codition

Offside Nail in tyre Plus in poor condition

Pass 15 Sep 2016 100,853 miles

both rear tyre treads cracked

Fail 15 Sep 2016 100,850 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45 ZR 17 91Y (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

both rear tyre treads cracked

Pass 4 Sep 2015 93,646 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2015 93,646 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2014 87,564 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

child seat fitted X2

Pass 23 Aug 2014 87,564 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

child seat fitted X2

Pass 19 Aug 2013 83,875 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 78,687 miles

Unable To Fully Observe Engine Bay Componants For M.O.T Requirements Due To Engine Covers Etc.

Pass 21 May 2011 72,597 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)

Fail 21 May 2011 72,597 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Mar 2010 64,329 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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AO03 TAM is a 2007 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 AO03 TAM, 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 AO03 TAM registered?

AO03 TAM is a 2007 Audi A3, first registered on 26 March 2007.

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