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PE56 XSM

2007 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

187,170 mi
Last recorded187,170 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2019
Typical for 2007 Audi A393,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE56 XSM
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2019 187,170 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2019 187,170 miles

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. offside (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 179,517 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2019 179,516 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 157,893 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from hose (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Jan 2017 139,990 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 118,515 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2016 118,460 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2015 94,036 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 78,936 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES ARE WORN TO THE LEGAL MINIMUM AND SHOULD BE RENEWED NOW

Pass 16 Jan 2013 56,926 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Fail 10 Jan 2013 56,545 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2012 38,730 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 23,125 miles

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

traction control light illuminated

Pass 9 Jan 2010 22,382 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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PE56 XSM is a 2007 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 PE56 XSM, 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 PE56 XSM registered?

PE56 XSM is a 2007 Audi A3, first registered on 5 January 2007.

Is PE56 XSM safe to buy?

The MOT history for PE56 XSM shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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