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RA56 VBJ

2007 Audi A3

Green Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2021
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

146,408 mi
Last recorded146,408 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2020
Typical for 2007 Audi A393,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA56 VBJ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2007
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2020 146,408 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 139,229 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 30 Aug 2019 139,225 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2018 124,993 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 31 Aug 2017 118,285 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

front tyre wear to inner edge

Fail 31 Aug 2017 118,285 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front tyre wear to inner edge

Pass 19 Jul 2016 111,608 miles

Nearside Rear brake pads wearing low

Nearside Rear small splits in tyre

Pass 26 May 2015 104,242 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 94,027 miles

front brake pads thin

Pass 3 Jun 2013 82,265 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

offside rear tyre wearing uneven on inner edge

Pass 14 Jun 2012 66,189 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 50,912 miles

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

n/s/r tyre has cuts in the tread

Pass 16 Jun 2010 35,076 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 33,182 miles

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

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

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 VBJ is a 2007 Audi A3 in Green with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 VBJ, 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 VBJ is a 2007 Audi A3, first registered on 2 January 2007.

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