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RA56 BZJ

2007 Audi A3

Grey Petrol 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

122,146 mi
Last recorded122,146 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Audi A393,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA56 BZJ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 122,146 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2024 115,658 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2023 111,064 miles

Nearside Rear brake slightly lagging

slight corrosion to vehicle structure

Pass 22 Nov 2022 105,703 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 101,705 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2021 101,705 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Dec 2020 96,624 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 27 Nov 2020 96,624 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective split deteriorated (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2019 92,422 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2018 87,683 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2018 87,683 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2017 81,132 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Nov 2016 74,304 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 3.0 mm 225/40 x 18 92 w (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front tyre inner sidewall split

Pass 7 Nov 2015 67,212 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight seepage of grease coming from o/s/f cv boot

Pass 3 Nov 2014 61,424 miles

engine oil level low

Pass 19 Oct 2013 54,506 miles

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

Nearside driveshaft outer constant velocity gaitor has slight loss of grease

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

Wiper blades slightly smeary

Pass 27 Oct 2012 45,830 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 40,305 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 34,814 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2009 28,495 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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RA56 BZJ is a 2007 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 RA56 BZJ, 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 RA56 BZJ registered?

RA56 BZJ is a 2007 Audi A3, first registered on 29 January 2007.

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