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BD56 ZNB

2007 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2022
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

147,401 mi
Last recorded147,401 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2021
Typical for 2007 Audi A393,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD56 ZNB
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2021 147,401 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 28 Sep 2021 147,401 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2020 134,740 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2020 134,740 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 123,180 miles

Brake pad warning light on

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front pad wear sensor wire broken and unplugged

Offside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Reverse light in operative

Fail 26 Sep 2019 123,169 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad warning light on

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front pad wear sensor wire broken and unplugged

Offside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Reverse light in operative

Pass 28 Sep 2018 111,495 miles

NS door mirror cracked (non oblig)

Fail 28 Sep 2018 111,492 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm NSF and OSF below limit and cord showing! (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Engine cover has a temp repair

Pass 1 Sep 2017 102,775 miles

Child seat fitted to rear

OSR tyre inner edge slightly worn

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 22 Aug 2017 102,768 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Offside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Registration plate lamp not working NS and OS (1.1.C.1d)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Child seat fitted to rear

OSR tyre inner edge slightly worn

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 May 2016 91,157 miles

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

nearside mirror glass broken

Pass 18 Nov 2014 76,010 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jan 2014 66,284 miles

both rear tyres worn uneven 205-55-16

front number plate in poor condition

oil level low

Fail 3 Jan 2014 66,093 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

both rear tyres worn uneven 205-55-16

front number plate in poor condition

oil level low

rear brakes in poor condition

Pass 25 Jan 2013 56,892 miles

both front tyres on legal limit

Fail 19 Jan 2013 56,870 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

both front tyres on legal limit

Pass 21 Jan 2012 39,126 miles

rear brakes binding

Pass 22 Jan 2011 28,106 miles

n/s/f tyre close to limit

rear tyres perishing

Pass 25 Jan 2010 21,978 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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BD56 ZNB is a 2007 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 BD56 ZNB, 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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BD56 ZNB is a 2007 Audi A3, first registered on 29 January 2007.

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