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RA56 HKF

2007 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

191,572 mi
Last recorded191,572 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Audi A393,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA56 HKF
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 191,572 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rear (5.3.2 (b))

general suspension component corrosion at rear

Pass 23 Oct 2024 188,332 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front brakes only just met mot requirements

Offside Rear brake has slight

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust clamp broke

Fail 23 Oct 2024 188,332 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front brakes only just met mot requirements

Offside Rear brake has slight

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust clamp broke

Pass 7 Nov 2023 182,679 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH Front Brake Discs slightly worn & lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2022 176,378 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 170,810 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 164,032 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 158,768 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 147,947 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2018 147,947 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Nov 2017 137,439 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 1 Nov 2017 137,416 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 1 Nov 2016 132,189 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2015 118,118 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm4mm5mm very uneven wear on inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm4mm4mm.very uneven weare on inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Oct 2015 118,118 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2mm1mm3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm4mm5mm very uneven wear on inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm1.6mm3mm no reserve tread left (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm4mm4mm.very uneven weare on inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Oct 2014 92,758 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 72,685 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

front tyres 3mm 225/45 r17

Pass 22 Oct 2012 50,884 miles

both nearside and offside rear tyres starting to wear on inner edges

Fail 6 Sep 2011 30,858 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Sep 2011 30,858 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 25,599 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 20,516 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2010 20,516 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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 HKF is a 2007 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 RA56 HKF, 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 HKF registered?

RA56 HKF is a 2007 Audi A3, first registered on 7 February 2007.

Is RA56 HKF safe to buy?

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