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AP04 LOU

2007 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

116,710 mi
Last recorded116,710 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Audi A393,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP04 LOU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 116,710 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2025 116,708 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2024 110,542 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2023 104,340 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both Sides (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 4 Dec 2023 104,334 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both Sides (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2022 96,755 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 88,899 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2020 83,751 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

both front tyres worn slightly on inner edges

Pass 10 Dec 2019 81,265 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust corroded and blowing slightly from back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Dec 2018 75,630 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2018 75,626 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Dec 2017 72,752 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 69,191 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 66,105 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 61,005 miles

both rear tyres starting to crack

Pass 21 Dec 2013 53,873 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2012 46,603 miles

Both rear tyre sidewalls slightly perished and cracked

Childseat fitted to ns/f

Pass 10 Dec 2011 41,082 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2010 34,750 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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AP04 LOU is a 2007 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 AP04 LOU, 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 AP04 LOU registered?

AP04 LOU is a 2007 Audi A3, first registered on 22 December 2007.

Is AP04 LOU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP04 LOU shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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