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PF56 FZG

2007 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

179,510 mi
Last recorded179,510 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2017
Typical for 2007 Audi A393,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF56 FZG
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2017 179,510 miles

Both rear tyes outer sidewall damage but no cords exposed

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside rear shocker plastic casing insecure

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear back brake plate missing

Rear wiper blade missing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust heat sheild insecure

Fail 10 Nov 2017 179,510 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Both rear tyes outer sidewall damage but no cords exposed

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside rear shocker plastic casing insecure

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear back brake plate missing

Rear wiper blade missing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust heat sheild insecure

Pass 1 Nov 2016 165,154 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2016 165,072 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 19 Nov 2015 158,006 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt inner (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Dec 2014 143,939 miles

N/s & O/s Rear Tyres Wearing Uneven

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2013 123,747 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 103,648 miles

cut in o/s front tyre inner side wall.Not deep enough to reach cords at time of test.

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge.Ok at time of test.

Fail 17 Dec 2012 103,644 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

cut in o/s front tyre inner side wall.Not deep enough to reach cords at time of test.

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge.Ok at time of test.

Pass 30 Dec 2011 86,379 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)

n/s rear tyre side wall has damage.Not showing cords at time of test.

Fail 30 Dec 2011 86,379 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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)

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

n/s rear tyre side wall has damage.Not showing cords at time of test.

Fail 29 Dec 2011 86,122 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

n/s/f tyre bald on edges

Pass 24 Dec 2010 69,800 miles

N/S/F tyre wearing thin on inner edge

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)

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

Fail 24 Dec 2010 69,800 miles

N/S/F tyre wearing thin on inner edge

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)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Jan 2010 59,779 miles

front and rear brake discs slightly worn and corroded

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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PF56 FZG is a 2007 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 PF56 FZG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PF56 FZG registered?

PF56 FZG is a 2007 Audi A3, first registered on 16 February 2007.

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