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AX56 BWL

2007 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

128,463 mi
Last recorded128,463 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2021
Typical for 2007 Audi A393,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX56 BWL
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2021 128,463 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 121,947 miles

Central Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 117,646 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2019 117,645 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 105,749 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush slight play front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 13 Mar 2018 105,745 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush slight play front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2017 104,030 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 Sep 2017 104,030 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 96,740 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 90,801 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2015 90,801 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2014 80,711 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2014 80,711 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Aug 2013 74,407 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 22 Aug 2013 74,407 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 66,299 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2011 53,675 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2010 39,905 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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AX56 BWL is a 2007 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AX56 BWL, 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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AX56 BWL is a 2007 Audi A3, first registered on 26 January 2007.

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