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OW56 HLU

2007 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Apr 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

136,828 mi
Last recorded136,828 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Audi A393,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW56 HLU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 136,828 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened AND SUSPENSION COVERD IN THICK UNDEARSEAL (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2025 134,304 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2024 131,817 miles

HAND BRAKE LOW

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

Pass 4 Apr 2023 129,131 miles

Rear FLOOR LIGHT RUST

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

Pass 1 Apr 2022 125,926 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 123,301 miles

Offside Rear HAND BRAKE LOW

Rear suspension light rust

Pass 6 Apr 2020 122,495 miles

both front lower suspension arm rear bushes deteriorated

light rust on rear sub frame

parking brake reading low near side

Fail 6 Apr 2020 122,495 miles

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

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

both front lower suspension arm rear bushes deteriorated

light rust on rear sub frame

parking brake reading low near side

Pass 25 Mar 2019 118,830 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 114,331 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRESWEARING ON INSIDE EDGES

Fail 23 Mar 2018 114,201 miles

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

BOTH FRONT TYRESWEARING ON INSIDE EDGES

Pass 14 Mar 2017 109,316 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Mar 2017 109,313 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 4 May 2016 108,832 miles

nsr tyre wearing low on tread

Fail 21 Apr 2015 107,132 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 107,132 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 104,635 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 97,568 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 92,269 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2011 89,643 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2011 89,643 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 68,460 miles

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

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

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 HLU is a 2007 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 HLU, 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 HLU registered?

OW56 HLU is a 2007 Audi A3, first registered on 20 February 2007.

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