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AR07 XAY

2007 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

113,103 mi
Last recorded113,103 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2024
Typical for 2007 Audi A393,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR07 XAY
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2024 113,103 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2023 105,726 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2022 104,136 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 23 Sep 2022 104,136 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2020 95,304 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 86,801 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 76,613 miles

fuel cap seal has splits in still seals ok

Fail 24 Sep 2018 76,613 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt small end split all round boot. (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

fuel cap seal has splits in still seals ok

Pass 25 Aug 2017 63,361 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 59,133 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2016 59,133 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2015 56,148 miles

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

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 3 Sep 2014 52,726 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 2 Sep 2014 52,726 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2013 42,944 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2012 36,448 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 25 Jul 2011 27,906 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 25 Jul 2011 27,906 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 14 Jul 2010 20,579 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 XAY is a 2007 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 XAY, 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 XAY registered?

AR07 XAY is a 2007 Audi A3, first registered on 30 July 2007.

Is AR07 XAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AR07 XAY shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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