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AR07 ESY

2007 Audi A3

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

100,150 mi
Last recorded100,150 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Audi A393,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR07 ESY
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2007
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 100,150 miles

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive attention required (engine oil) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge excessive worn edge 225-45-17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre pressure monitoring system on(tyre pressure low)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All Around (x4) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Dec 2025 100,140 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt damaged/split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive attention required (engine oil) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge excessive worn edge 225-45-17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre pressure monitoring system on(tyre pressure low)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All Around (x4) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2024 90,042 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2024 90,036 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2023 85,112 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2022 80,386 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2021 74,003 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 69,257 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 60,819 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 54,531 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 48,716 miles
Fail 22 May 2017 48,716 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 May 2016 42,966 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 38,001 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 32,141 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 23 May 2013 26,886 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 22,389 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 17,655 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 17,655 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 21 May 2010 13,590 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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AR07 ESY is a 2007 Audi A3 in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AR07 ESY, 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 AR07 ESY registered?

AR07 ESY is a 2007 Audi A3, first registered on 31 May 2007.

Is AR07 ESY safe to buy?

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