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RA56 RXZ

2007 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

67,142 mi
Last recorded67,142 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Audi A393,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA56 RXZ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 67,142 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2026 67,142 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2025 65,923 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 21 Feb 2025 65,923 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Feb 2024 65,169 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases around flexi pipe flange areas (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

general corrosion to all front and rear suspension components

Pass 1 Mar 2023 64,813 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both wipers smeary borderline pass

general corrosion to front and rear suspension components

Pass 31 Jan 2022 63,982 miles

Exhaust front flexy slight blow, both rear trailing arms front bushes worn.

Pass 17 Feb 2021 63,126 miles

Front Exhaust noisy FLEX (8.1.1 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 17 Feb 2021 63,123 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))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust noisy FLEX (8.1.1 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Feb 2020 62,113 miles

Rear axle front bushes on off side and nearside wearing, front exhaust flexy deteriorated and starting to blow.

Pass 4 Feb 2019 60,900 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2018 56,002 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both sides (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' screen scratched (8.3.1a)

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

offside and nearside front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 6 Feb 2017 50,340 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2016 46,019 miles

engine and under engine covers fitted

Fail 9 Feb 2016 46,019 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively replaced (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively replaced (8.2.2)

engine and under engine covers fitted

Pass 9 Feb 2015 41,587 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear light unit cracked

Fail 9 Feb 2015 41,587 miles

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

Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear light unit cracked

Pass 5 Feb 2014 38,742 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 36,018 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2013 36,018 miles

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

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

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

Nearside rear tyre cuts in tread

Pass 13 Feb 2012 32,958 miles

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

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

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

tyres need changing a s a p

Pass 10 Feb 2011 28,120 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2010 20,627 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 RXZ is a 2007 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol 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 RXZ, 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 RXZ registered?

RA56 RXZ is a 2007 Audi A3, first registered on 12 February 2007.

Is RA56 RXZ safe to buy?

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