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AU56 HYS

2007 Audi A3

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

143,635 mi
Last recorded143,635 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Audi A393,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU56 HYS
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 143,635 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2025 143,182 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner and outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear suspension and subframe components has slight corrosion

Pass 8 Nov 2024 136,311 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2024 136,308 miles

Offside Front 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 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Nov 2023 132,321 miles

underneath general corrosion

Fail 20 Nov 2023 132,321 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

underneath general corrosion

Pass 16 Nov 2022 130,529 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2021 126,236 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2021 126,226 miles

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill panel (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 113,200 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very Close To Limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very Close To Limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jan 2020 101,047 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 83,552 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2017 80,442 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2016 77,173 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 74,059 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 70,288 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2014 66,791 miles

splitting affecting offside rear tyre inner wall

wear starting to affect rear brake pads

Pass 2 Jan 2013 62,336 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 53,465 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 39,380 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)

Pass 8 Dec 2009 26,719 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 HYS is a 2007 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 HYS, 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 HYS registered?

AU56 HYS is a 2007 Audi A3, first registered on 1 January 2007.

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