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AV56 PBX

2007 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

178,890 mi
Last recorded178,890 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2022
Typical for 2007 Audi A393,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV56 PBX
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2022 178,890 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2021 163,330 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 159,869 miles

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

Nearside Rear Damage to outer seal

Offside Rear Damage to outer seal

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

Fail 6 Jan 2020 159,867 miles

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Damage to outer seal

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

Offside Rear Damage to outer seal

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2019 156,561 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2019 156,559 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 150,553 miles

Nearside Rear tyre tread approx 3m and wearing uneven in tread

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

em light on

Pass 31 Jan 2017 141,901 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

windscreen cracked n/s/f top corner not in view of road

Pass 8 Jan 2016 136,319 miles

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

centre rear child seat fitted

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 8 Jan 2016 136,319 miles

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

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

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

Offside Front tyre has nail in it

centre rear child seat fitted

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 23 Jul 2014 127,018 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f inner drive shaft damaged badly greece escaping but not considerd to be letting in warete dirt needs replacing

signs of repair to n/s sill unable to gauge quality of repair due to paint etc.

Fail 12 Jul 2014 126,773 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Near side rear bake slightly binding.

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jul 2013 118,522 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Jul 2012 105,599 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2012 105,599 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 25 Jul 2011 98,348 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 85,648 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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AV56 PBX is a 2007 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 AV56 PBX, 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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AV56 PBX is a 2007 Audi A3, first registered on 3 January 2007.

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