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AU56 ELS

2007 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

89,274 mi
Last recorded89,274 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Audi A393,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU56 ELS
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2025 89,274 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Oct 2025 89,271 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2024 82,991 miles

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

exhaust flexi poor

Pass 2 Oct 2023 73,237 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2023 69,556 miles

Fuel cap sealing washer deteriorated

Rear tyres starting to wear unevenly on inner edges

Fail 17 Jan 2023 69,556 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Fuel cap sealing washer deteriorated

Rear tyres starting to wear unevenly on inner edges

Pass 27 Jan 2022 65,981 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2021 64,070 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jan 2020 62,482 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2019 59,523 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 56,998 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2017 54,090 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 51,275 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 48,781 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 45,511 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 41,245 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 36,900 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 33,448 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 26,811 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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AU56 ELS is a 2007 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 AU56 ELS, 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 AU56 ELS registered?

AU56 ELS is a 2007 Audi A3, first registered on 26 January 2007.

Is AU56 ELS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU56 ELS shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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