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RA56 CHC

2007 Audi A3

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

33,847 mi
Last recorded33,847 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Audi A393,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA56 CHC
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 33,847 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated split - still preventing from ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2024 31,918 miles

Engine/ Under trays fitted

Pass 5 Dec 2023 29,851 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear facing bush marked in yellow chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear facing bush marked in yellow chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Under trays & engine covers fitted not allowing a full inspection of the underbody and other parts

Fail 4 Dec 2023 29,580 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))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Slightly smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear facing bush marked in yellow chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear facing bush marked in yellow chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Under trays & engine covers fitted not allowing a full inspection of the underbody and other parts

Pass 8 Dec 2022 27,751 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn console bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn console bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 25,331 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 23,254 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2019 22,166 miles

unable to carry out full inspection due to engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 5 Dec 2018 20,163 miles

engine and body covers fitted top and bottom not allowing full inspection

Pass 6 Dec 2017 18,865 miles

engine and body covers fitted top and bottom

Pass 1 Dec 2016 18,253 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 17,257 miles

engine cover and undertray fitted

Pass 10 Dec 2014 16,196 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Dec 2013 14,408 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Dec 2012 12,704 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Dec 2011 10,375 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 8,927 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 7,539 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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RA56 CHC is a 2007 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 CHC, 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 RA56 CHC registered?

RA56 CHC is a 2007 Audi A3, first registered on 18 January 2007.

Is RA56 CHC safe to buy?

The MOT history for RA56 CHC shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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