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RA56 MUO

2007 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

225,559 mi
Last recorded225,559 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2020
Typical for 2007 Audi A393,100 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA56 MUO
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2020 225,559 miles

advise both rear outer sills starting to show signs of bubbling and possible corrosion

advise emission reading getting high

Fail 5 Feb 2020 225,553 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

advise both rear outer sills starting to show signs of bubbling and possible corrosion

advise emission reading getting high

Pass 7 Feb 2019 211,881 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 190,928 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2018 190,928 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort caliper lever was stuck fully on.freed off but would recommend checking in a months time to see if replacement part is needed (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 174,395 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 158,002 miles

nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 9 Feb 2016 158,002 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 16 Feb 2015 139,088 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2015 139,088 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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)

Pass 7 Feb 2014 118,291 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2014 118,278 miles

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 19 Feb 2013 98,872 miles

offside wiper blade starting to smear

windscreen scratched in swept area

Pass 22 Feb 2012 79,783 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2011 63,170 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 49,166 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2010 49,166 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 MUO is a 2007 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 MUO, 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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RA56 MUO is a 2007 Audi A3, first registered on 9 February 2007.

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