2007 Audi A3 1.6L Petrol · AR07 AHL
2007 Audi A3 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 14 May 2007. Recorded mileage 124,050 miles. MOT valid until 22 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A3
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Norwich
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 124,050 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AR07 AHL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/08/2026
- 124,050 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AR07 AHL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2007 Audi A3 (AR07 AHL) between August 2022 and August 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 8 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (5 issues), Lighting (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
AR07 AHL Mileage History
- 23/08/2022111,681 mi
- 18/08/2023115,573 mi+3,892 mi
- 21/08/2024119,157 mi+3,584 mi
- 15/08/2025121,257 mi+2,100 mi
- 20/08/2026124,050 mi+2,793 mi
Average of roughly 3,099 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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