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OW56 JLU

2007 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

166,753 mi
Last recorded166,753 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2007 Audi A393,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW56 JLU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 166,753 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2025 162,492 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2024 156,044 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2023 148,772 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 25 Apr 2023 148,747 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 24 Mar 2022 141,553 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2021 136,647 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2021 136,638 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both front (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2020 133,251 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2019 120,099 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2019 120,099 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 107,760 miles

225/45zr1794y

Nearside Rear tyre starting to wear on inside and outside

Offside Rear tyre starting to wear on inside and outside and has cracking to tread

both front tyres starting to wear on inside and outside

Pass 1 Jun 2017 98,408 miles

225/45zr17 94w

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both worn on inside and outside and on wear marks (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front wheel rim damage

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inside and outside (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Jun 2017 98,408 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

225/45zr17 94w

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both worn on inside and outside and on wear marks (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front wheel rim damage

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inside and outside (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 May 2016 87,542 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2015 76,093 miles

225/45r17 94w

both front tyres on 3mm

Pass 10 Jun 2014 68,991 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jun 2013 52,954 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 45,219 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 38,966 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 28,000 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front registration plate slightly damaged.

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 JLU is a 2007 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 JLU, 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 JLU registered?

OW56 JLU is a 2007 Audi A3, first registered on 26 February 2007.

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