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BD56 ZPY

2007 Audi A3

Red Petrol 3189cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

117,754 mi
Last recorded117,754 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Audi A393,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD56 ZPY
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,189cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 117,754 miles

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

Under trays fitted limiting inspection of testable items

Pass 24 Dec 2024 107,988 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Front front wheel tracking

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on caliper brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear rear headlight leveling device damaged

Fail 23 Dec 2024 107,987 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected shock mount area (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Front front wheel tracking

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on caliper brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear rear headlight leveling device damaged

Pass 6 Dec 2023 100,135 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Outer sill corroded

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear light self level sensor arm damaged

both front arm bushes split and have slight play

fuel tank straps corroded

slight misting of oil around rear diff

Pass 5 Dec 2022 92,025 miles

Front brake disc backing plates corroded and weak

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

rear headlamp self levelling arm damaged

slight oil leak at rear diff

Pass 13 Dec 2021 85,502 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all rear suspension components corroded

both front brake disc backing plates corroded and damaged

fuel tank straps corroded

Pass 2 Dec 2020 78,446 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front wheel arch cover insecure

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

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear shock absorber outer covers torn and sitting down (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres void of tread inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Dec 2019 71,769 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2018 62,499 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2017 58,238 miles

various warning lights on

Pass 21 Dec 2016 53,001 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Outer drive shaft leaking slightly

Pass 22 Dec 2015 43,915 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 32,128 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 28,580 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 24,037 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2012 20,018 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 25 Jan 2011 16,348 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 13,448 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 ZPY is a 2007 Audi A3 in Red with a 3,189cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 BD56 ZPY, 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 BD56 ZPY registered?

BD56 ZPY is a 2007 Audi A3, first registered on 1 February 2007.

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