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AP56 HNM

2007 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

207,987 mi
Last recorded207,987 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2025
Typical for 2007 Audi A393,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP56 HNM
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2025 207,987 miles

front no plate cracked

mark in screen

oil leak engine

slight play in nearside front antiroll link

Fail 23 Jun 2025 207,987 miles

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

front no plate cracked

mark in screen

oil leak engine

slight play in nearside front antiroll link

Pass 21 Jun 2024 195,594 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake hose slightly chafed both sides (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all front and rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Jun 2024 195,594 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly chafed both sides (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all front and rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Apr 2023 188,572 miles

front no plate cracked

offside rear tyre perished

oil leak engine

Pass 19 Apr 2022 183,205 miles

oil leak engine

Pass 16 Apr 2021 177,015 miles

nearside front cv boot pin holed

nearside rear shock slight leaking

Pass 22 Apr 2020 171,564 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 160,283 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Fail 23 Apr 2019 160,283 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2018 148,219 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 11 Apr 2017 126,056 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2017 126,056 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2016 113,250 miles

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

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

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

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)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 103,972 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 91,360 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 85,411 miles

slight black smoke from ehaust

Pass 17 Jul 2012 77,918 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 71,582 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

rear brake discs

Pass 20 May 2010 66,154 miles

crack in windscreen outside of swept area

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 HNM is a 2007 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HNM, 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 AP56 HNM registered?

AP56 HNM is a 2007 Audi A3, first registered on 23 January 2007.

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