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AR07 WCU

2007 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

175,076 mi
Last recorded175,076 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 2007 Audi A393,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR07 WCU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 175,076 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Light lens loose

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

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2024 164,456 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2023 151,485 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jul 2023 151,282 miles

Central Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction Multiple air fresheners. (3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2022 137,822 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Various stone chips. (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Fail 9 Aug 2022 137,822 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Various stone chips. (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2021 132,286 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2021 132,284 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2020 130,884 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 130,181 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 129,714 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 129,408 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 123,400 miles

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

Front tyres wearing on edges.

Fail 9 Sep 2016 123,400 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Front tyres wearing on edges.

Pass 5 Sep 2015 106,195 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult seatbelt

Pass 6 Sep 2014 89,030 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 79,929 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 16 Sep 2013 79,929 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 26 Jul 2012 72,006 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 59,321 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 46,519 miles

Several small chips in the windscreen

All four tyres on 2mm tread

Nearside rear tyre has small cuts around the tread

Offside rear tyre has cuts around the tread

Fail 9 Jul 2010 46,519 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both rear stone guards loose

Front brake discs lipped

Front brake pads low

Rear brake discs scorred and lipped

Rear brake pads becoming low

Several small chips in the windscreen

All four tyres on 2mm tread

Nearside rear tyre has small cuts around the tread

Offside rear tyre has cuts around the tread

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 WCU is a 2007 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 AR07 WCU, 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 WCU registered?

AR07 WCU is a 2007 Audi A3, first registered on 25 July 2007.

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