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OW56 HLF

2007 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

187,422 mi
Last recorded187,422 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 Audi A393,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW56 HLF
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 187,422 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2025 176,221 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Fitted (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jul 2024 169,547 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2023 162,638 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2022 159,165 miles
Pass 18 May 2021 153,503 miles

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

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

Fail 18 May 2021 153,503 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 4 May 2020 150,995 miles

Offside Front Outer diveshaft gaiter inner clip come loose but gaiter still preventing the ingress of dirt

Fail 1 May 2020 150,995 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Outer diveshaft gaiter inner clip come loose but gaiter still preventing the ingress of dirt

Pass 22 Mar 2019 144,515 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 141,791 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2018 141,790 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2017 135,587 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2016 129,964 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear Outer brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Aug 2015 115,035 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 93,201 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2014 93,198 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2014 90,188 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Feb 2013 78,196 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 65,328 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 52,579 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 40,517 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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OW56 HLF is a 2007 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 OW56 HLF, 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 OW56 HLF registered?

OW56 HLF is a 2007 Audi A3, first registered on 29 January 2007.

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