Audi A3 Sport TDI (2007)
2007 Audi A3 Sport TDI
CarHunch analysed 174 real MOT records for the 2007 Audi A3 Sport TDI. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2007 Audi A3 Sport TDI has a first-time pass rate of 62.6%, which falls well short of the UK average of 80%, signalling that these cars are significantly more prone to MOT failures than typical vehicles of this age. The good news is that dangerous defects are absent from this dataset, so while you'll face more repairs, they're unlikely to be safety-critical.
These TDIs are running at a median mileage of 158,428 miles—fairly typical for a 17-year-old diesel—but averaging 0.95 failures per test suggests worn components and accumulated wear rather than catastrophic problems. Before buying one, budget for regular remedial work and have a pre-purchase inspection focus on the cooling system, fuel injection, and suspension, as these are common diesel failure points on this generation.
What to check before buying a 2007 Audi A3 Sport TDI
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diesel (99%) | 172 | 62.5% | 0.94 |
| Gas Bi-Fuel (1%) | 2 | 72.5% | 2 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2007 Audi A3 Sport TDI vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2007 Audi A3 Sport TDI vehicles fall between 135,863 and 178,776 miles.
2007 Audi A3 Sport TDI — Still on the Road
Numbers are declining — 47 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (39% of peak).
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2017–2025.
MOT History Averages
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