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AP56 LNZ

2007 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

158,074 mi
Last recorded158,074 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Audi A393,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP56 LNZ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 158,074 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2025 152,425 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2024 147,234 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low and VERY worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2023 140,599 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside & offside (5.2.3 (e))

Front Upper nearside & offside anti-roll bar linkage boot slightly split

Nearside Front Outer constant velocity gaiter slightly split

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen chipped in zone 'A'

Pass 15 Feb 2022 130,994 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Feb 2021 117,404 miles

Nearside headlamp damaged

Fail 8 Feb 2021 117,404 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside headlamp damaged

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

Pass 5 Feb 2020 107,835 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 5 Feb 2020 107,824 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2019 102,788 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Undertrays fitted

Fail 14 Feb 2019 102,788 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Undertrays fitted

Pass 20 Feb 2018 96,072 miles

engine covers/under trays fitted.

Pass 17 Feb 2017 89,416 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 79,695 miles

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Feb 2015 69,824 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2014 58,995 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 49,364 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Feb 2012 40,165 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 34,096 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 26,707 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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AP56 LNZ is a 2007 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 LNZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AP56 LNZ registered?

AP56 LNZ is a 2007 Audi A3, first registered on 20 February 2007.

Is AP56 LNZ safe to buy?

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