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AV56 VMY

2007 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

145,874 mi
Last recorded145,874 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2021
Typical for 2007 Audi A393,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV56 VMY
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2021 145,874 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2021 145,874 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 143,533 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2020 143,533 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 May 2019 135,790 miles

Coil spring corroded 'All four' (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 May 2019 135,790 miles

Coil spring corroded 'All four' (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 May 2018 131,071 miles
Pass 27 May 2017 120,093 miles

Front coil spring corroded to rear all four (2.4.C.1b)

under tray fited

Fail 20 May 2017 120,090 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has had the tread recut (4.1.D.1c)

Front coil spring corroded to rear all four (2.4.C.1b)

under tray fited

Pass 9 May 2016 116,539 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 105,777 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 94,259 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 May 2013 77,934 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 61,970 miles
Fail 14 May 2012 61,938 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 May 2011 47,104 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 May 2010 32,475 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 31,426 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 VMY is a 2007 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 VMY, 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 VMY is a 2007 Audi A3, first registered on 11 January 2007.

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