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AP56 HKZ

2007 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2023
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

166,534 mi
Last recorded166,534 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2022
Typical for 2007 Audi A393,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP56 HKZ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2022 166,534 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front & Rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.1 (d) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 159,452 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement whis bone/both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear end corroded

Pass 10 Feb 2020 157,941 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2020 157,941 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 152,815 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2019 152,813 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Feb 2018 145,738 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Feb 2017 137,794 miles

Offside Rear brake back plate insecure

Fail 3 Feb 2017 137,794 miles

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

Offside Rear brake back plate insecure

Pass 12 Feb 2016 129,425 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Feb 2016 129,326 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2015 121,954 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2015 121,779 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2014 110,347 miles

Centre exhaust clamp corroded causing exhaust to be loose

Nearside shockabsorber dust cover ring corroded causing dust cover to be loose

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

Offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 10 Jan 2014 110,347 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Centre exhaust clamp corroded causing exhaust to be loose

Nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Nearside shockabsorber dust cover ring corroded causing dust cover to be loose

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

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 17 Jan 2013 99,868 miles

both front botton suspension arm,bushes slightly deteriated (rear)

Fail 17 Jan 2013 99,868 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front botton suspension arm,bushes slightly deteriated (rear)

front wiper blades slightly smearing

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 31 Jan 2012 88,620 miles

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

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

both front bottom suspension arm bushes perished (back)

Fail 31 Jan 2012 88,620 miles

Nearside Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has a loose flange bolt (2.4.G.4c)

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

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

both front bottom suspension arm bushes perished (back)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 76,858 miles

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

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

under body covered with plastic covers unable to carry full inspecion of all components

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 20 Jan 2010 61,744 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

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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AP56 HKZ is a 2007 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 AP56 HKZ, 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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AP56 HKZ is a 2007 Audi A3, first registered on 17 January 2007.

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