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OW56 HLY

2007 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

121,792 mi
Last recorded121,792 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Audi A393,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 121,792 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.1 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.1 mm.....2254018 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Sep 2025 121,770 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases cat flex (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.1 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.1 mm.....2254018 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Sep 2024 113,653 miles

Front Engine under tray damaged

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake effort low

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

Pass 14 Sep 2023 99,642 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2022 84,399 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 78,774 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 73,989 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 10 Sep 2020 73,986 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 31 May 2019 63,966 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 53,902 miles
Fail 29 May 2018 53,896 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Coolant on minimum level.

Pass 9 Jun 2017 39,279 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 37,333 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 32,716 miles

ESP light on

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Front tyre treads cracking badly no plys or cords exsposed

Pass 31 Jan 2014 29,715 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Feb 2013 27,587 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Feb 2012 24,021 miles

ESP Fault

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2012 24,021 miles

ESP Fault

Nearside Rear 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 7 Feb 2011 21,737 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2011 21,737 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 3 Feb 2010 15,898 miles

Nearside front tyre has damage to outer sidewall

Offside front tyre has damage to outer sidewall

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 HLY is a 2007 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 HLY, 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 HLY registered?

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

Is OW56 HLY safe to buy?

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